Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,148/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in New Mexico is $2,148 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,232.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 249 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$2,148/week

New Mexico

4% lower than the US average.

$2,232/week

United States

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

Farmington, New Mexico pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,341 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,116). Albuquerque, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,756. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,148 per week — Farmington, New Mexico pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Farmington, New Mexico$2,341$2,527
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,116$2,756
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,767 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,315) and Kansas ($2,314). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,148 per week — South Dakota pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,767$3,373
Nebraska$2,315$3,517
Kansas$2,314$3,696
Colorado$2,195$3,600
Arizona$2,183$3,460
Oklahoma$2,041$3,118
Texas$1,887$3,588
Utah$1,840$2,317
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

KTI Health pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,676 per week, followed by RadHealth+ ($2,652) and Vibra Travels ($2,646). KTI Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,808. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,148 per week — KTI Health pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
KTI Health$2,676$2,808
RadHealth+$2,652$2,652
Vibra Travels$2,646$2,646
Slate Healthcare$2,523$2,523
Talent4Health$2,514$2,514
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,499$2,499
Treva Workforce$2,482$2,482
DayOne Staffing, Inc.$2,448$2,448
Advantage Staffing Services$2,448$2,448
Care Career$2,446$2,446

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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