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Surgical Assistants in Texas

Surgical assistants support surgeons during operations by handling instruments, managing the surgical site, and assisting with specific tasks like making incisions, removing tissue, and closing wounds. They work in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities, working under the direct supervision of surgeons throughout procedures. In Texas the median pay is $64,930 a year, 3% below the national median of $66,800.

$64,930median pay in Texas, per year
$43,370–$94,730middle half earn
2,840employed in Texas
$66,800U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Texas

28open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Texas or remote
3employers hiring
13posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Texas and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

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Knowledge areas

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O*NET-SOC 29-9093.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas, annual.