Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$2,268/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Portsmouth, VA is $2,268 per week. This is 10% higher than the Virginia average of $2,047.

Last updated on September 4, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,268/week

Portsmouth, VA

10% lower than the US average.

$2,047/week

Virginia

21% lower than the US average.

$2,486/week

United States

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

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Richmond, Virginia

$2,305/week

This is 3% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,377.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,061/week

This is 15% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,377.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Norfolk, Virginia$2,354$3,026
Portsmouth, Virginia$2,268$2,268
Salem, Virginia$2,072$2,526
Richmond, Virginia$1,982$2,250
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Portsmouth?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,268$2,268

Last updated on September 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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