The median First Assist Surgical Technologist salary is $83.60 per hour, or $173,888 per year, based on 35 job postings across 6 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$83.60
Median hourly
$173,888
Annual salary
$74-$90
Pay range
6
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical First Assist Surgical Technologist earns $83.60/hr, with most posted roles landing between $78.10 and $87.30/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing stable movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Pittsfield, MASSACHUSETTS is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Pittsfield, MASSACHUSETTS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
Stable
Current median: $71.06/hr
Prior period: —/hr
Job openings
Stable
2 recent postings
Previous period: — postings
Daily pay signal
$72.15/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical First Assist Surgical Technologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about $71.06/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$73.85
$153,608/yr
Median
$83.60
$173,888/yr
Top earners
$89.85
$186,888/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $71.06/hr | 2 |
Feb 2026 | $74.95/hr | 6 |
Jan 2026 | $78.20/hr | 1 |
Dec 2025 | $86.85/hr | 25 |
Nov 2025 | $73.35/hr | 1 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$77.36
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Estimated from national data
~$92.75
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Estimated from national data
~$80.64
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Estimated from national data
~$76.87
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Estimated from national data
~$89.51
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Estimated from national data
~$80.26
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Estimated from national data
~$77.39
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Estimated from national data
~$74.66
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Estimated from national data
~$88.11
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Estimated from national data
~$72.08
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Estimated from national data
~$87.19
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Estimated from national data
~$69.22
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Estimated from national data
~$86.52
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Estimated from national data
~$81.41
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Estimated from national data
~$82.38
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Estimated from national data
~$86.11
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Estimated from national data
~$73.78
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Estimated from national data
~$77.29
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Estimated from national data
~$85.06
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Estimated from national data
~$72.70
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Estimated from national data
~$92.08
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25 postings · 19 companies
$86.85
$82-$87
Estimated from national data
~$85.44
—
Estimated from national data
~$84.91
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Estimated from national data
~$75.43
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Estimated from national data
~$90.37
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Estimated from national data
~$91.51
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Estimated from national data
~$86.41
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Estimated from national data
~$84.05
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Estimated from national data
~$83.01
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Estimated from national data
~$72.25
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Estimated from national data
~$82.24
—
Estimated from national data
~$69.54
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Estimated from national data
~$86.29
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Estimated from national data
~$85.97
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Estimated from national data
~$76.53
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Estimated from national data
~$87.22
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Estimated from national data
~$78.69
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Estimated from national data
~$84.36
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Estimated from national data
~$79.80
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Estimated from national data
~$89.84
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Estimated from national data
~$80.97
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Estimated from national data
~$92.99
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Estimated from national data
~$74.79
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6 postings · 6 companies
$74.95
$75-$78
Estimated from national data
~$87.13
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Estimated from national data
~$91.31
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Estimated from national data
~$82.19
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Estimated from national data
~$80.57
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Estimated from national data
~$74.79
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Estimated from national data
~$76.80
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest First Assist Surgical Technologist salaries.
Pittsfield
Massachusetts · 25 postings
$86.85/hr
Pittsfield
Massachusetts · 25 postings
$86.85/hr
BY EMPLOYER
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Solomon Page
5 postings
$87.30/hr
Solomon Page
5 postings
$87.30/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical First Assist Rn | 25 | $86.85/hr |
| Cardiac Surgical Technologist First Assist | 6 | $74.95/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact First Assist Surgical Technologist salaries.
FAQ
The median First Assist Surgical Technologist salary is $83.60 per hour, or $173,888 annually. Pay ranges from $73.85/hr (10th percentile) to $89.85/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 35 job postings, the highest paying states for First Assist Surgical Technologists include Massachusetts, Utah. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 35 First Assist Surgical Technologist job postings across 6 states, from 25 different healthcare employers.
First Assist Surgical Technologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
First Assist Surgical Technologist pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates have remained relatively stable.
First Assist Surgical Technologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.70 to $6.25 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Pittsfield offer $86.85/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $86.85/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level First Assist Surgical Technologists typically earn around $73.85 to $78.10 per hour ($153,608 to $162,448 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $83.60/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 35 active postings with listed compensation for First Assist Surgical Technologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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