Certified Surgical First Assistant salary in California, 2026: $112,632–$168,085 advertised across 7 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 7 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (1) 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
- $112,632–$168,085
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $103,688–$177,310
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 7
- of 8 live Certified Surgical First Assistant listings in California
- As of
- November 8, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 4 | $103,688–$166,244 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 6 | $112,632–$168,085 |
| Tenet Healthcare | 1 | $600,000–$850,000 |
Quick answers
- What does a Certified Surgical First Assistant make in California?
- Across 7 live Certified Surgical First Assistant listings in California with advertised pay, the median base range is $112,632–$168,085 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $103,688 at the low end to $177,310 at the high end.
- Does Certified Surgical First Assistant pay differ by employment type in California?
- 4 full-time listings advertise a median of $103,688–$166,244.
- Who is hiring Certified Surgical First Assistants in California and what do they offer?
- CommonSpirit Health (6, median $112,632–$168,085) and Tenet Healthcare (1, median $600,000–$850,000).CommonSpirit HealthTenet Healthcare
- How many Certified Surgical First Assistant jobs in California are open right now?
- 8 live Certified Surgical First Assistant listings in California on ScrubHub today, of which 7 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Certified Surgical First Assistant jobs in California
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 7 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (1) 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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