How much do staff Surgical First Assistant jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, November 7th 2026, the average hourly salary for a Surgical First Assistant is $38 per hour, but can pay up to $56 per hour.

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Q: What certifications are commonly held by surgical first assistants?

Surgical first assistants may hold Basic Life Support ( BLS ) or Certified Surgical First Assistant ( CSFA ), among others.

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First Assist RN

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$44-73/hour

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Surgical First Assistant

The Queen's Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating

$56-60/hour

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5x8

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Posted 7 days ago

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First Assist Technician

Boulders Ambulatory Surgery Center
Mechanicsville, VA

$37-55/hour

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Certified First Assist (CSFA) - Operating Room

Boulders Ambulatory Surgery Center
Mechanicsville, VA

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Certified Surgical First Assistant

Essentia Health Fargo
Fargo, ND

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First Assist Technician

Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

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Surgical First Assistant Salary Insights

Average Surgical First Assistant Salary

$46.06/hour

The average salary for a Surgical First Assistant is $46.06 per hour.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Surgical First Assistant FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Surgical First Assistant jobs?

As of Saturday, November 7th 2026, Vivian has 5 listings for local contract Surgical First Assistant jobs. These jobs pay $63 per hour on average, and up to $90 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Surgical First Assistant jobs?

As of Saturday, November 7th 2026, Vivian has 140 listings for travel Surgical First Assistant jobs. These jobs pay $2,374 per hour on average, and up to $4,080 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Surgical First Assistant?

Take a look at Vivian's Surgical First Assistant Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What certifications are commonly held by surgical first assistants?

Surgical first assistants may hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), among others.

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