Surgical First Assistant Salary Guide: Tennessee

Average Surgical First Assistant Salary

$24.94/hour

The average salary for a Surgical First Assistant in Tennessee is $24.94 per hour. This is 54% lower than the US average of $38.53.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical First Assistant salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$24.94/hour

Tennessee

54% lower than the US average.

$38.53/hour

United States

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