Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,961/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in New Mexico is $1,961 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $1,924.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$1,961/week

New Mexico

2% higher than the US average.

$1,924/week

United States

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

Only Santa Fe, New Mexico reports pay data for Travel Surgical Technicians, averaging $1,402 per week. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,961 per week — Santa Fe, New Mexico pays 29% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Fe, New Mexico$1,402$1,402
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Nevada pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,521 per week, followed by Wyoming ($2,095) and Oklahoma ($1,949). Nevada also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,006. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,961 per week — Nevada pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nevada$2,521$3,006
Wyoming$2,095$2,195
Oklahoma$1,949$2,240
Arizona$1,938$2,240
Colorado$1,932$2,545
Nebraska$1,915$2,075
California$1,878$2,500
Kansas$1,779$1,954
Texas$1,667$2,267
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in New Mexico?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,990 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($1,933) and PRIDE Health ($1,880). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,961 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$1,990$1,990
Host Healthcare$1,933$1,933
PRIDE Health$1,880$1,880

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

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