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Surgical / First Assist NP salary, 2026: $130,978–$182,686 advertised across 5 listings

Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 5 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 12, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (64) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Median advertised range
$130,978–$182,686
per year, base pay
Middle half
$125,634–$187,138
25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
Listings counted
5
of 69 live Surgical / First Assist NP listings
As of
November 12, 2026
Refreshed hourly from live listings

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By employment type

TypeListingsMedian range
full-time5$130,978–$182,686

Employers with the most listings

EmployerListingsMedian range
Veterans Health Administration3$125,634–$178,465
CommonSpirit Health1$153,587–$227,323
Mayo Clinic1$130,978–$182,686

Quick answers

What does a Surgical / First Assist NP make?
Across 5 live Surgical / First Assist NP listings with advertised pay, the median base range is $130,978–$182,686 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $125,634 at the low end to $187,138 at the high end.
Does Surgical / First Assist NP pay differ by employment type?
5 full-time listings advertise a median of $130,978–$182,686.
Who is hiring Surgical / First Assist NPs and what do they offer?
Veterans Health Administration (3, median $125,634–$178,465), CommonSpirit Health (1, median $153,587–$227,323) and Mayo Clinic (1, median $130,978–$182,686).Veterans Health AdministrationCommonSpirit HealthMayo Clinic
How many Surgical / First Assist NP jobs are open right now?
69 live Surgical / First Assist NP listings on ScrubHub today, of which 5 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Surgical / First Assist NP jobs
How is this pay report calculated?
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 5 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 12, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (64) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

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