The median First Assist Technician salary is $79.38 per hour, or $165,110 per year, based on 143 job postings across 21 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$79.38
Median hourly
$165,110
Annual salary
$72-$88
Pay range
21
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical First Assist Technician earns $79.38/hr, with most posted roles landing between $75.68 and $84.35/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +7.5% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Santa Maria, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA 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
+7.5%
Current median: $83.13/hr
Prior period: $77.30/hr
Job openings
+63.3%
49 recent postings
Previous period: 30 postings
Daily pay signal
$95.14/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical First Assist Technician postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $83.13/hr, up from $77.30/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
$71.65
$149,032/yr
Median
$79.38
$165,110/yr
Top earners
$87.63
$182,270/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $83.38/hr | 47 |
Mar 2026 | $77.06/hr | 32 |
Feb 2026 | $79.08/hr | 34 |
Jan 2026 | $78.72/hr | 19 |
Dec 2025 | $77.68/hr | 5 |
Nov 2025 | $71.24/hr | 6 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$83.12
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Estimated from national data
~$75.64
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Estimated from national data
~$86.37
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Estimated from national data
~$90.50
—
16 postings · 15 companies
$92.74
$89-$97
Estimated from national data
~$69.87
—
Estimated from national data
~$83.52
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Estimated from national data
~$88.32
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Estimated from national data
~$86.86
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Estimated from national data
~$77.90
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Estimated from national data
~$68.86
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Estimated from national data
~$76.38
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Estimated from national data
~$77.27
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Estimated from national data
~$71.00
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Estimated from national data
~$88.09
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Estimated from national data
~$88.72
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Estimated from national data
~$80.89
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7 postings · 6 companies
$79.38
$76-$80
Estimated from national data
~$78.44
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Estimated from national data
~$87.59
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Estimated from national data
~$81.55
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37 postings · 22 companies
$82.35
$78-$86
7 postings · 2 companies
$75.58
$76-$77
Estimated from national data
~$78.29
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Estimated from national data
~$81.59
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8 postings · 7 companies
$71.37
$59-$75
Estimated from national data
~$73.12
—
Estimated from national data
~$75.94
—
Estimated from national data
~$91.04
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Estimated from national data
~$91.14
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16 postings · 16 companies
$82.32
$79-$84
Estimated from national data
~$74.56
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11 postings · 4 companies
$82.50
$80-$85
Estimated from national data
~$79.02
—
Estimated from national data
~$86.82
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Estimated from national data
~$79.25
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Estimated from national data
~$76.75
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Estimated from national data
~$85.74
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Estimated from national data
~$85.22
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Estimated from national data
~$80.72
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12 postings · 6 companies
$78.72
$72-$80
Estimated from national data
~$81.88
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Estimated from national data
~$86.28
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Estimated from national data
~$89.67
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Estimated from national data
~$80.24
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Estimated from national data
~$68.80
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6 postings · 4 companies
$74.74
$72-$79
Estimated from national data
~$74.50
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Estimated from national data
~$88.72
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Estimated from national data
~$68.29
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Estimated from national data
~$82.58
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest First Assist Technician salaries.
Santa Maria
California · 12 postings
$96.37/hr
Rochester
New York · 10 postings
$82.96/hr
Somerville
New Jersey · 15 postings
$82.43/hr
Pittsfield
Massachusetts · 37 postings
$82.35/hr
Greenville
South Carolina · 12 postings
$78.72/hr
Greenville
South Carolina · 12 postings
$78.72/hr
Pittsfield
Massachusetts · 37 postings
$82.35/hr
Somerville
New Jersey · 15 postings
$82.43/hr
Rochester
New York · 10 postings
$82.96/hr
Santa Maria
California · 12 postings
$96.37/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for First Assist Technician positions.
Solomon Page
11 postings
$85.88/hr
Glc On-the-go
5 postings
$82.50/hr
Nightingale Nurses
7 postings
$79.55/hr
Uniti Med
5 postings
$77.53/hr
Tnaa Totalmed Allied
5 postings
$77.33/hr
Supplemental Health Care
7 postings
$71.65/hr
Trustaff Allied
20 postings
$76.14/hr
Tnaa Totalmed Allied
5 postings
$77.33/hr
Uniti Med
5 postings
$77.53/hr
Nightingale Nurses
7 postings
$79.55/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Or First Assist Rn | 58 | $83.45/hr |
| First Assist Technician | 50 | $75.96/hr |
| First Assist Rn | 22 | $82.08/hr |
| Cvor First Assist | 10 | $82.54/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact First Assist Technician salaries.
FAQ
The median First Assist Technician salary is $79.38 per hour, or $165,110 annually. Pay ranges from $71.65/hr (10th percentile) to $87.63/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 143 job postings, the highest paying states for First Assist Technicians include California, New York, Massachusetts. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 143 First Assist Technician job postings across 21 states, from 50 different healthcare employers.
First Assist Technician 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 Technician pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 7.5%.
First Assist Technician pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $4.97 to $8.25 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Santa Maria offer $96.37/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $78.72/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level First Assist Technicians typically earn around $71.65 to $75.68 per hour ($149,032 to $157,414 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $79.38/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 143 active postings with listed compensation for First Assist Technician. 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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