Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Rio Rancho, NM

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,557/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Rio Rancho, NM is $1,557 per week. This is 63% lower than the US average of $2,535.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,557/week

Rio Rancho, NM

63% lower than the US average.

$2,535/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Rio Rancho Compare to Other Cities

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Durango, Colorado

$2,213/week

This is 25% higher than the Rio Rancho average of $1,653.

Carlsbad, New Mexico

$2,023/week

This is 18% higher than the Rio Rancho average of $1,653.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$2,490/week

This is 34% higher than the Rio Rancho average of $1,653.

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 New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,557 per week — Silver City, New Mexico pays 28% 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

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

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