The average annual wage of the occupations is $65,190 and $31 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Surgical Assistants career. Based on BLS data, a total of 18,780 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Surgical Assistants is $28,401. The average length of the programs is 463 hours and the average completion time is 16.86 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Surgical Assistants. Total 248 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Surgical Technology/Technologist page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 248 | $28,401 | $2,293 | 463 Hours | 16.86 Months |
The following 18 occupations are related to Surgical Assistants.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 130K | $80,340 | $39 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 47,810 | $214,200 | $103 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Anesthesiologists | 33,470 | $339,470 | $163 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 55,660 | $70,270 | $34 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Paramedics | 98,770 | $57,450 | $28 |
| Surgical Technologists | 110K | $62,250 | $30 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 73,390 | $44,290 | $21 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,352K | $39,610 | $19 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
The following 228 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Surgical Assistants. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.