Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,542/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in New Mexico is $1,542 per week. This is 22% lower than the US average of $1,877.

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on 44 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$1,542/week

New Mexico

22% lower than the US average.

$1,877/week

United States

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

Only Santa Fe, New Mexico reports pay data for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $1,501 per week. Santa Fe, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,700. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,542 per week — Santa Fe, New Mexico pays 3% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Fe, New Mexico$1,501$1,700
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Nevada pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,173 per week, followed by Wyoming ($2,060) and Nebraska ($1,968). California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,370. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,542 per week — Nevada pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nevada$2,173$2,700
Wyoming$2,060$2,707
Nebraska$1,968$2,314
Utah$1,961$2,122
Kansas$1,837$2,211
Colorado$1,828$3,184
Oklahoma$1,821$2,222
California$1,789$3,370
Arizona$1,772$2,220
Texas$1,588$2,429
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in New Mexico?

LifePoint pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,070 per week, followed by Care Career ($1,965) and Trustaff Allied ($1,811). LifePoint also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,072. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,542 per week — LifePoint pays 34% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LifePoint$2,070$2,072
Care Career$1,965$1,965
Trustaff Allied$1,811$1,811
Supplemental Health Care$1,811$1,811
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$1,797$1,797
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$1,786$1,786
Cross Country Nurses$1,725$1,725
LanceSoft$1,700$1,700
Health Saviours$1,650$1,680
PRIDE Health$1,650$1,694

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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