Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary
$2,196/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in North Carolina is $2,196 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,239.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical First Assistant salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$2,196/week
North Carolina
2% lower than the US average.
$2,239/week
United States
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 ($2,196). Asheville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,460. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,196 per week — Hendersonville, North Carolina pays 8% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | $2,366 | $2,366 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $2,196 | $2,460 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical First Assistants in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Tennessee pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,163 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,036). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,732. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,196 per week — Tennessee pays 2% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $2,163 | $2,417 |
| Virginia | $2,036 | $2,732 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in North Carolina?
Seven Healthcare pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,480 per week, followed by HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING ($2,460) and ADN Healthcare ($2,426). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,196 per week — Seven Healthcare pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Healthcare | $2,480 | $2,480 |
| HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING | $2,460 | $2,460 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,426 | $2,426 |
| Coast Medical Service | $1,932 | $2,181 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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First Assist
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Lucid Staffing Solutions and 10 others
UP TO $2,235/wk
First Assist
- Asheville, NC
- PRN Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,235/week
First Assist
- Asheville, NC
- Care Career
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,932/week
First Assist
- Asheville, NC
- Lucid Staffing Solutions
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$1,884/week
First Assist
- Asheville, NC
- PRIDE Health
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,871/week
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