Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary
$1,531/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in New Mexico is $1,531 per week. This is 27% lower than the US average of $1,944.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 25 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$1,531/week
New Mexico
27% lower than the US average.
$1,944/week
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
Silver City, New Mexico pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,034 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($1,645) and Santa Fe, New Mexico ($1,578). Silver City, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,051. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,531 per week — Silver City, New Mexico pays 33% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Silver City, New Mexico | $2,034 | $2,051 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $1,645 | $1,787 |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | $1,578 | $1,578 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
Wyoming pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,141 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,026) and Nebraska ($1,929). California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,531 per week — Wyoming pays 40% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $2,141 | $2,177 |
| Kansas | $2,026 | $2,145 |
| Nebraska | $1,929 | $2,090 |
| Colorado | $1,908 | $2,629 |
| Oklahoma | $1,861 | $2,667 |
| California | $1,794 | $2,760 |
| Arizona | $1,786 | $2,417 |
| Texas | $1,623 | $2,439 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in New Mexico?
Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,127 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare ($2,051) and LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($1,902). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,531 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 39% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,127 | $2,127 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,051 | $2,051 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $1,902 | $2,017 |
| Trustaff Allied | $1,693 | $1,693 |
| PRIDE Health | $1,642 | $1,768 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $1,596 | $1,596 |
| Seven Healthcare | $1,578 | $1,578 |
| Anders Group | $1,521 | $1,521 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| TalentBurst, Inc | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Go to the guideTop Travel Surgical Technologist Jobs
Certified Surgical Technologist
- Roswell, New Mexico
- Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell
- Zack Group and 2 others
UP TO $1,881/wk
Surgical Technologist
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Lovelace Westside Hospital
- PRIDE Health and 1 other
UP TO $1,768/wk
Travel Surgical Technologist
- Silver City, NM
- Prime Time Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,051/week
Travel Surgical Technologist
- Silver City, NM
- LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,017/week
Certified Surgical Technologist
- Roswell, NM
- PRIDE Health
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,881/week
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