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Job outlook for assistants-at surgery in the United States
Are assistant-at-surgery jobs in demand?
Yes, assistant-at-surgery jobs are in demand. Assistant-at-surgery demand is projected to grow 16% from 2018 to 2028.
Assistant-at-surgery job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of assistant-at-surgery jobs and the average assistant-at-surgery salary over time.
Assistant-at-surgery jobs over time
Assistant-at-surgery job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,066 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,040 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,044 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 987 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 947 | 0.00% |
Average assistant-at-surgery salary over time
Assistant-at-surgery salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81,630 | $39.25 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | $79,239 | $38.10 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $76,529 | $36.79 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $73,956 | $35.56 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $71,816 | $34.53 | +3.1% |
Assistant-at-surgery jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of assistant-at-surgery job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where assistants-at surgery earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for assistants-at surgery
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 603 | 45% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,537 | 37% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 434 | 32% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,114 | 31% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,237 | 30% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,629 | 29% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 299 | 28% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,780 | 27% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,445 | 26% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,420 | 25% |
| 11 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 447 | 25% |
| 12 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 4,949 | 24% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 689 | 24% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,897 | 23% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 710 | 23% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,194 | 21% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,471 | 21% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 134 | 21% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 375 | 20% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 197 | 20% |
Most common cities for assistants-at surgery
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cookeville | 1 | 3% | $50,395 |
| 2 | Blacksburg | 1 | 2% | $62,094 |
| 3 | Casa Grande | 1 | 2% | $101,078 |
| 4 | Conway | 1 | 2% | $47,534 |
| 5 | Amarillo | 1 | 1% | $74,890 |
| 6 | Arvada | 1 | 1% | $42,295 |
| 7 | Asheville | 1 | 1% | $53,410 |
| 8 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $45,796 |
| 9 | Clovis | 1 | 1% | $92,994 |
| 10 | Fayetteville | 1 | 1% | $44,893 |
| 11 | Flagstaff | 1 | 1% | $97,345 |
| 12 | Greenville | 1 | 1% | $62,726 |
| 13 | Jackson | 1 | 1% | $68,459 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $53,700 |
| 15 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $55,407 |
| 16 | Corpus Christi | 1 | 0% | $74,300 |
| 17 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $79,698 |
| 18 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $44,209 |
| 19 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $38,967 |