Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,409/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Carlsbad, NM is $1,409 per week. This is 1% higher than the New Mexico average of $1,389.

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

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

$1,409/week

Carlsbad, NM

79% lower than the US average.

$1,389/week

New Mexico

82% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

How Travel 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.

Eagle Pass, Texas

$2,090/week

This is 5% lower than the Carlsbad average of $2,202.

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

Carlsbad, New Mexico pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,409 per week, followed by Santa Fe, New Mexico ($1,271). Carlsbad, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,516. For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,409 per week, roughly in line with Carlsbad, New Mexico.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Carlsbad, New Mexico$1,409$1,516
Santa Fe, New Mexico$1,271$1,271
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Carlsbad?

PRIDE Health pays Travel 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 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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