Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Carlsbad, NM

Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,757/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Carlsbad, NM is $1,757 per week. This is 40% lower than the US average of $2,465.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 75 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,757/week

Carlsbad, NM

40% lower than the US average.

$2,465/week

United States

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

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Amarillo, Texas

$2,297/week

This is 4% higher than the Carlsbad average of $2,215.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$2,029/week

This is 9% lower than the Carlsbad average of $2,215.

Taos, New Mexico

$2,329/week

This is 5% higher than the Carlsbad average of $2,215.

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Taos, New Mexico$2,320$2,448
Santa Fe, New Mexico$1,619$2,359

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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