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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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