Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary Guide: Arlington, VA

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Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$2,036/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Arlington, VA is $2,036 per week. This is 24% lower than the US average of $2,516.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 34 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical First Assistant salaries in Arlington, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,036/week

Arlington, VA

24% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

How Travel Surgical First Assistant Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities

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Clinton, Maryland

$2,493/week

This is 11% lower than the Arlington average of $2,769.

Richmond, Virginia

$2,386/week

This is 16% lower than the Arlington average of $2,769.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,298/week

This is 21% lower than the Arlington average of $2,769.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?

Winchester, Virginia pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,399 per week, followed by Portsmouth, Virginia ($2,268) and Richmond, Virginia ($1,970). Winchester, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,541. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,036 per week — Winchester, Virginia pays 18% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Winchester, Virginia	$2,399	$2,541
Portsmouth, Virginia	$2,268	$2,268
Richmond, Virginia	$1,970	$2,239
Norfolk, Virginia	$1,501	$1,501

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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