Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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