Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,270/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in New Mexico is $2,270 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,310.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 411 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,270/week

New Mexico

2% lower than the US average.

$2,310/week

United States

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 ($2,410) and Farmington, New Mexico ($2,241). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,270 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 44% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$3,276$3,276
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,410$3,206
Farmington, New Mexico$2,241$3,030
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 $2,791 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,383) and Arizona ($2,251). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,967. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,270 per week — South Dakota pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,791$3,764
Nebraska$2,383$3,360
Arizona$2,251$3,477
Kansas$2,181$3,650
Colorado$2,171$3,600
Oklahoma$2,165$3,967
Texas$2,005$3,402
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,477 per week, followed by KTI Health ($3,276) and Wellspring Nurse Source ($3,134). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,574. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,270 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 53% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$3,477$3,574
KTI Health$3,276$3,276
Wellspring Nurse Source$3,134$3,134
Carenest Health Services$3,086$3,100
RadHealth+$2,876$3,202
First Connect Health$2,865$2,865
LeaderStat$2,839$3,063
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,733$3,160
Care Team Solutions$2,682$2,682
The Judge Group$2,665$2,782

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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