Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM
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
How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Surgical Technologist
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Lovelace Westside Hospital
- PRIDE Health and 1 other
UP TO $1,768/wk
Surgical Technologist
- Albuquerque, NM
- PRIDE Health
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,768/week
Travel Surgical Technologist
- Albuquerque, NM
- Trustaff Allied
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,693/week
Surgical Technologist
- Albuquerque, NM
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 5x8 hrs
$1,596/week
Travel Surgical Technologist
- Albuquerque, NM
- Triage Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$1,421/week
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