Average First Assist Technician Salary

$24.09/hour

The average salary for a First Assist Technician is $24.09 per hour. This is 91% lower than the practicing US average of $46.06.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Salaries for First Assist Technician compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$24.09/hour

91% lower than the practicing US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

Where do First Assist Technicians get paid the most?

Florida pays First Assist Technicians the most, averaging $33 per hour, followed by Georgia ($27). Georgia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for First Assist Technicians is $24 per hour — Florida pays 37% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Florida$33$49
Georgia$27$100
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for First Assist Technician jobs?

BJC HealthCare pays First Assist Technicians the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by The Hospitals of Providence ($31) and Tenet Memphis ($27). For comparison, the national average for First Assist Technicians is $24 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 144% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare$59$59
The Hospitals of Providence$31$31
Tenet Memphis$27$27

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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