Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$2,091/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Richmond, VA is $2,091 per week. This is 18% lower than the Virginia average of $2,472.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,091/week

Richmond, VA

15% lower than the US average.

$2,472/week

Virginia

2% higher than the US average.

$2,414/week

United States

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

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Washington, District of Columbia

$2,383/week

This is equal to the Richmond average

Salem, Virginia

$1,612/week

This is 47% lower than the Richmond average of $2,374.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,026/week

This is 17% lower than the Richmond average of $2,374.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Salem, Virginia$2,333$2,768
Richmond, Virginia$2,091$2,250
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Richmond?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,250$2,250
American Medical Staffing$2,046$2,046
Slate Healthcare$2,040$2,040
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,026$2,026
Genie Healthcare$1,911$1,911

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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