Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,584/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Albuquerque, NM is $1,584 per week. This is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of $1,542.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages

$1,584/week

Albuquerque, NM

60% lower than the US average.

$1,542/week

New Mexico

64% lower than the US average.

$2,530/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Durango, Colorado

$2,282/week

This is 9% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,496.

Aspen, Colorado

$2,334/week

This is 7% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,496.

Frisco, Colorado

$2,163/week

This is 15% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,496.

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?

Santa Fe, New Mexico pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,630 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($1,584). Albuquerque, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,768. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,584 per week — Santa Fe, New Mexico pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Fe, New Mexico$1,630$1,700
Albuquerque, New Mexico$1,584$1,768
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Albuquerque?

LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,787 per week, followed by PRIDE Health ($1,768) and Zack Group ($1,693). For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,584 per week — LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$1,787$1,787
PRIDE Health$1,768$1,768
Zack Group$1,693$1,693
Trustaff Allied$1,693$1,693
Slate Healthcare$1,662$1,662
Anders Group$1,626$1,626
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,604$1,604
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,596$1,596
Triage Staffing$1,421$1,421
Uniti Med$1,325$1,325

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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