Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,653/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Albuquerque, NM is $1,653 per week. This is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of $1,557.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,653/week

Albuquerque, NM

53% lower than the US average.

$1,557/week

New Mexico

63% lower than the US average.

$2,535/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Durango, Colorado

$2,213/week

This is 18% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,608.

Carlsbad, New Mexico

$2,023/week

This is 29% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,608.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$2,490/week

This is 5% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,608.

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

Silver City, New Mexico pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,992 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($1,653) and Santa Fe, New Mexico ($1,454). Silver City, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,127. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,653 per week — Silver City, New Mexico pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Silver City, New Mexico$1,992$2,127
Albuquerque, New Mexico$1,653$1,787
Santa Fe, New Mexico$1,454$1,646
Carlsbad, New Mexico$1,331$1,516
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Albuquerque?

LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,787 per week, followed by PRIDE Health ($1,768) and Trustaff Allied ($1,693). For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,653 per week — LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$1,787$1,787
PRIDE Health$1,768$1,768
Trustaff Allied$1,693$1,693
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,604$1,604
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,596$1,596
Triage Staffing$1,421$1,421

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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