Surgical First Assistant Salary Guide: Nashville, TN
Average Surgical First Assistant Salary
$42.35/hour
The average salary for a Surgical First Assistant in Nashville, TN is $42.35 per hour. This is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of $45.68.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical First Assistant salaries in Nashville, TN compared to State and National Averages
$42.35/hour
Nashville, TN
25% lower than the US average.
$45.68/hour
Tennessee
16% lower than the US average.
$53.15/hour
United States
How Surgical First Assistant Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical First Assistant Salaries in Nashville Compare to Other Cities
Lebanon, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 6% lower than the Nashville average of $42.35.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Surgical First Assistants?
Nashville, Tennessee pays Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Lebanon, Tennessee ($40) and Murfreesboro, Tennessee ($39). Gallatin, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Nashville, TN average for Allied Health Professionals is $42 per hour, roughly in line with Nashville, Tennessee.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | $42 | $61 |
| Lebanon, Tennessee | $40 | $43 |
| Murfreesboro, Tennessee | $39 | $44 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $37 | $43 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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