Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,409/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Carlsbad, NM is $1,409 per week. This is 8% lower than the New Mexico average of $1,526.

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,409/week

Carlsbad, NM

79% lower than the US average.

$1,526/week

New Mexico

65% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

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

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Midland, Texas

$2,460/week

This is 11% higher than the Carlsbad average of $2,202.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$2,027/week

This is 9% lower than the Carlsbad average of $2,202.

San Antonio, Texas

$2,162/week

This is 2% lower than the Carlsbad average of $2,202.

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

Farmington, New Mexico pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,206 per week, followed by Santa Fe, New Mexico ($1,479) and Carlsbad, New Mexico ($1,409). For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,409 per week — Farmington, New Mexico pays 57% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Farmington, New Mexico$2,206$2,206
Santa Fe, New Mexico$1,479$1,700
Carlsbad, New Mexico$1,409$1,516
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Carlsbad?

PRIDE Health pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,516 per week, followed by TalentBurst, Inc ($1,500) and Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($1,474). For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,409 per week — PRIDE Health pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRIDE Health$1,516$1,516
TalentBurst, Inc$1,500$1,500
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$1,474$1,474
Assured Nursing$1,435$1,435
Host Healthcare$1,329$1,329
Triage Staffing$1,201$1,201

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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