Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$2,117/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Asheville, NC is $2,117 per week. This is equal to the North Carolina average

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical First Assistant salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$2,117/week

Asheville, NC

19% lower than the US average.

$2,117/week

North Carolina

19% lower than the US average.

$2,518/week

United States

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

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Richmond, Virginia

$2,378/week

This is 9% higher than the Asheville average of $2,156.

Martinsburg, West Virginia

$2,763/week

This is 22% higher than the Asheville average of $2,156.

Clinton, Maryland

$2,448/week

This is 12% higher than the Asheville average of $2,156.

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

Hendersonville, North Carolina pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,366 per week, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($2,117). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,117 per week — Hendersonville, North Carolina pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,366$2,366
Asheville, North Carolina$2,117$2,285
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Asheville?

HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,460 per week, followed by Slate Healthcare ($2,285) and Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,266). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,117 per week — HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,460$2,460
Slate Healthcare$2,285$2,285
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,266$2,266
Coast Medical Service$1,958$2,233

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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