Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$2,028/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Richmond, VA is $2,028 per week. This is 36% lower than the Virginia average of $2,766.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,028/week

Richmond, VA

25% lower than the US average.

$2,766/week

Virginia

8% higher than the US average.

$2,538/week

United States

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

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Fredericksburg, Virginia

$2,316/week

This is 7% lower than the Richmond average of $2,479.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,064/week

This is 20% lower than the Richmond average of $2,479.

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

$2,806/week

This is 12% higher than the Richmond average of $2,479.

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

Only Richmond, Virginia reports pay data for Travel Surgical First Assistants, averaging $2,028 per week. Richmond, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,126. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,028 per week, roughly in line with Richmond, Virginia.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Richmond, Virginia$2,028$2,126
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Richmond?

Only TalentBurst, Inc reports pay data for Travel Surgical First Assistants, averaging $2,028 per week. TalentBurst, Inc also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,126. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,028 per week, roughly in line with TalentBurst, Inc.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TalentBurst, Inc$2,028$2,126

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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