Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$1,886/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Richmond, VA is $1,886 per week. This is 8% lower than the Virginia average of $2,040.

Last updated on July 18, 2025. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,886/week

Richmond, VA

30% lower than the US average.

$2,040/week

Virginia

20% lower than the US average.

$2,456/week

United States

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

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Chesapeake, Virginia

$2,532/week

This is 4% higher than the Richmond average of $2,437.

Clinton, Maryland

$2,410/week

This is 1% lower than the Richmond average of $2,437.

Washington, District of Columbia

$2,255/week

This is 8% lower than the Richmond average of $2,437.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Midlothian, Virginia$2,462$2,584
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,387$2,515
Richmond, Virginia$1,886$2,100
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Richmond?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nurse First$2,038$2,038
American Medical Staffing$2,006$2,100
IDR Healthcare$1,948$1,948
Genie Healthcare$1,940$1,940
Zack Group$1,935$1,935
TRS Healthcare$1,908$1,996
PRIDE Health$1,905$1,905
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,892$1,892
Prime Staffing$1,890$1,890
MedUS Healthcare$1,868$1,868

Last updated on July 18, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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