SOC 29-9093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Surgical Assistants — Midland
Midland, TX · 8 metro areas compared
At $47,130, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Surgical Assistants, 29.4% beneath the national figure of $66,800.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,130, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Surgical Assistants, 29.4% beneath the national figure of $66,800. Pay ranges from under $36,850 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,850 to $60,720.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, El Paso records the highest median at $94,730. Of the 297 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 196th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,850 | −44.8% |
| 25th | $36,850 | −44.8% |
| Median (50th) | $47,130 | −29.4% |
| 75th | $60,720 | −9.1% |
| 90th | $92,370 | +38.3% |
| Mean | $52,710 | −21.1% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $47,130 goes as far as $48,538 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,538US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,130 a year, 29.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,850 to $92,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is El Paso, at $94,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Surgical Assistants in Midland, TX?
The median annual wage is $47,130, or $22.66 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,800, so pay in Midland, TX is 29.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Midland, TX earns more than $92,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,850 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in El Paso, at $94,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Midland, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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