Surgical Technologist salary in New Mexico
What surgical technologists earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$51,780$24.90 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $64,650
Middle half earn$47,500 – $64,800Top 10%: $78,650+
Jobs5400.83× the U.S. concentration
Surgical Technologist pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $51,780 | $24.90 | 350 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $56,640 | $27.23 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Surgical Technologist pay in similar states
Wyoming · $58,850 Arkansas · $57,400 Louisiana · $57,370 Mississippi · $49,810 Alabama · $49,420 West Virginia · $49,110
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does a surgical technologist make in New Mexico?
Surgical Technologists in New Mexico earned a median of $51,780 a year ($24.90 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $64,650. The middle half earned $47,500 to $64,800.
Where in New Mexico do surgical technologists earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Albuquerque, NM at $51,780.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.