Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,311/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in New Mexico is $2,311 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,468.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 225 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$2,311/week

New Mexico

7% lower than the US average.

$2,468/week

United States

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Clovis, New Mexico pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,729 per week, followed by Santa Fe, New Mexico ($2,469) and Los Alamos, New Mexico ($2,433). Farmington, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,159. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,311 per week — Clovis, New Mexico pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Clovis, New Mexico$2,729$2,900
Santa Fe, New Mexico$2,469$2,700
Los Alamos, New Mexico$2,433$2,907
Farmington, New Mexico$2,268$3,159
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$2,146$2,219
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,885 per week, followed by Wyoming ($2,867) and Nebraska ($2,661). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,355. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,311 per week — California pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
California$2,885$5,355
Wyoming$2,867$3,197
Nebraska$2,661$3,199
Nevada$2,549$2,905
Kansas$2,478$3,607
Colorado$2,423$4,204
Arizona$2,395$4,000
Oklahoma$2,318$3,100
Utah$2,288$2,447
Texas$2,179$3,140
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

Vibra Travels and Health Advocates Network - Nursing pay Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, both averaging $2,817 per week, ahead of LanceSoft ($2,800). Health Advocates Network - Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,266. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,311 per week — Vibra Travels and Health Advocates Network - Nursing pay 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,817$2,907
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,817$3,266
LanceSoft$2,800$2,900
HonorVet Technologies$2,733$3,060
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,636$2,636
LifePoint$2,636$2,636
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,631$3,159
DayOne Staffing, Inc.$2,627$2,627
Seven Healthcare$2,600$2,600
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,590$2,698

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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