Certified Surgical First Assistant salary, 2026: $94,744–$164,403 advertised across 13 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 13 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (60) 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
- $94,744–$164,403
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $73,902–$168,085
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 13
- of 73 live Certified Surgical First Assistant listings
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
Median advertised Certified Surgical First Assistant pay by state
Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. States with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.
| State | Listings | Median minimum | Median maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Californiareport | 7 | $112,632 | $168,085 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $73,902 | $109,928 |
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 8 | $84,323–$137,166 |
| per diem | 3 | $119,080–$177,133 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 12 | $84,323–$137,166 |
| Tenet Healthcare | 1 | $600,000–$850,000 |
Quick answers
- What does a Certified Surgical First Assistant make?
- Across 13 live Certified Surgical First Assistant listings with advertised pay, the median base range is $94,744–$164,403 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $73,902 at the low end to $168,085 at the high end.
- Which states pay Certified Surgical First Assistants the most?
- Among states with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are California ($112,632–$168,085) and Tennessee ($73,902–$109,928). Small samples move quickly, so check the listing count next to each state.CaliforniaTennessee
- Does Certified Surgical First Assistant pay differ by employment type?
- 8 full-time listings advertise a median of $84,323–$137,166 and 3 per diem listings advertise a median of $119,080–$177,133.
- Who is hiring Certified Surgical First Assistants and what do they offer?
- CommonSpirit Health (12, median $84,323–$137,166) and Tenet Healthcare (1, median $600,000–$850,000).CommonSpirit HealthTenet Healthcare
- How many Certified Surgical First Assistant jobs are open right now?
- 73 live Certified Surgical First Assistant listings on ScrubHub today, of which 13 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Certified Surgical First Assistant jobs
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 13 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (60) 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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