Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,419/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $2,419 per week. This is 6% higher than the New Mexico average of $2,270.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 942 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages

$2,419/week

Albuquerque, NM

7% higher than the US average.

$2,270/week

New Mexico

This is equal to the US average

$2,259/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities

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Amarillo, Texas

$2,116/week

This is 10% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,328.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$2,258/week

This is 3% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,328.

Lubbock, Texas

$2,031/week

This is 15% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,328.

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

Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,276 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,419) and Farmington, New Mexico ($2,241). For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,419 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$3,276$3,276
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,419$3,206
Farmington, New Mexico$2,241$3,030
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,134 per week, followed by Carenest Health Services ($3,086) and RadHealth+ ($2,899). RadHealth+ has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,202. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,419 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$3,134$3,134
Carenest Health Services$3,086$3,100
RadHealth+$2,899$3,202
First Connect Health$2,864$2,865
HonorVet Technologies$2,850$2,850
LeaderStat$2,839$3,063
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,779$2,779
Voca Healthcare$2,728$2,926
TravSource$2,652$2,986
ALOIS Healthcare$2,647$3,030

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

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