How much does a Certified Surgical First Assistant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Certified Surgical First Assistant in the United States is $54 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $49 and $60. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Certified Surgical First Assistant

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ECU Health Medical Center - GREENVILLE , NC
ECU Health. About ECU Health Medical Center. ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital
- 8 days ago
Description Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities
- 14 days ago
BSA Hospital - AMARILLO , TX
Overview. You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000. You may also be eligible for relocation. assistance. . . Join our team as a day shift, fu
- 15 days ago
USPI - MURFREESBORO , TN
Full-time: Certified Surgical First Assistant. No weekends, No Holidays, No Call. . Middle Tennessee Ambulatory Center. performs a broad range of outpatient
- 128 days ago
Job Description. Description. Summary. As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, a
- 21 days ago
University Hospitals - ELYRIA , OH
Job Description. Description. A Brief Overview. \n. The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient a
- 15 days ago

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Certified Surgical First Assistant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Certified Surgical First Assistant ranges from $49 to $60 with the average hourly pay of $54. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $49 to $60 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $54.

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