Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary

$2,361/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Washington, DC is $2,361 per week. This is equal to the District of Columbia average

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on 17 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical First Assistant salaries in Washington, DC compared to State and National Averages

$2,361/week

Washington, DC

4% lower than the US average.

$2,361/week

District of Columbia

4% lower than the US average.

$2,458/week

United States

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

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Richmond, Virginia

$2,359/week

This is 5% higher than the Washington average of $2,240.

Salem, Virginia

$2,322/week

This is 4% higher than the Washington average of $2,240.

Manchester, New Hampshire

$2,142/week

This is 5% lower than the Washington average of $2,240.

What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$2,361$2,656
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Washington?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,619$2,656
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,600$2,600
PRIDE Health$2,519$2,519
Access Healthcare$2,408$2,408
GLC On-The-Go$2,379$2,379
Genie Healthcare$2,375$2,375
American Medical Staffing$2,343$2,343
Prime Staffing$2,341$2,341
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,307$2,307
PRN Healthcare$2,304$2,304

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

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