▼7%
C$21.61
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
10%
CA$16.28
MEDIAN
CA$21.61
90%
CA$38.78
The average hourly pay for a Surgical Assistant is C$21.61 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$16 - C$39
Bonus
C$0 - C$2k
Total Pay
C$34k - C$81k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Surgical Assistants?
▲50%
What Do Surgical Assistants Do?
Surgical Assistant Tasks
- Assist during operations and procedures by providing tools, sterilizing, and performing medical tasks.
- Prepare patients and rooms for procedures.
- Examine patients, collect, and update health histories and convey discharge instructions.
- Document, process, and track patient and procedure information in electronic systems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Surgical Assistant
Medical
57%
Dental
57%
Vision
43%
None
43%
Gender Breakdown for Surgical Assistants
Female
100.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Surgical Assistants
What is the highest pay for Surgical Assistants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Surgical Assistant is CA$38.78 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Surgical Assistants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Surgical Assistant is CA$16.28 / hour
How can Surgical Assistants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Surgical Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Surgical Assistant that oversees more junior Surgical Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.