First Assist nurse pay
$148,096median posted offer#25 of 379 specialties
Read from 6 live First Assist postings that state pay — 55% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $140k
- 25th percentile
- $148k
- 75th percentile
- $149k
- 90th percentile
- $156k
Where does your pay sit in First Assist?
Checked against 6 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $140k
- 25th percentile
- $148k
- 75th percentile
- $149k
- 90th percentile
- $156k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where First Assist pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $148,096 | $149k | 5 |
What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing rolesEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do First Assist nurses make?
- Across 6 live First Assist postings that state pay, the median offer is $148,096 a year. The middle half runs $148,096–$149,258, and the top 10% start at $155,912.
- Does First Assist pay more than nursing overall?
- First Assist ranks #25 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 55% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay First Assist nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($148,096). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.