Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$2,588/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Salem, VA is $2,588 per week. This is 12% higher than the Virginia average of $2,275.

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,588/week

Salem, VA

5% higher than the US average.

$2,275/week

Virginia

8% lower than the US average.

$2,465/week

United States

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

Search

Richmond, Virginia

$2,470/week

This is 6% lower than the Salem average of $2,617.

Winchester, Virginia

$2,382/week

This is 10% lower than the Salem average of $2,617.

Martinsburg, West Virginia

$2,447/week

This is 7% lower than the Salem average of $2,617.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Portsmouth, Virginia$2,720$2,720
Salem, Virginia$2,588$2,768
Midlothian, Virginia$2,511$2,611
Richmond, Virginia$2,048$2,611
Winchester, Virginia$2,040$2,046
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Salem?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,991$2,991
IDR Healthcare$2,768$2,768
PRIDE Health$2,646$2,646
Genie Healthcare$2,602$2,602
Solomon Page$2,601$2,601
FlexCare Allied$2,591$2,591
Slate Healthcare$2,584$2,584
Ethos Medical Staffing$2,545$2,545
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,365$2,365

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Travel Surgical First Assistant Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Salem, VA

Be the first to know about new jobs for Surgical First Assistants with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This World Mental Health Day
be kind to your mind world mental health day
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This World Mental Health Day
Check out these top ways to prioritize yourself today and everyday.
Open article Highest-Paid Surgical Technology Specialties in 2025
Surgical technology professionals
Highest-Paid Surgical Technology Specialties in 2025
Elevate your healthcare career and financial outlook with the thrill of working in the OR.
Open article How Long Does It Take to Become a Certified Surgical Technologist?
General Surgery NP or RN in operating room / certified surgical technologist in OR
How Long Does It Take to Become a Certified Surgical Technologist?
Jumpstart an enticing operating room career, working alongside surgeons and nurses.
See more Blog Posts