verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Surgical Technologist Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$51,780/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.90/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
540
public U.S. Median
$64,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,153 #49 of 51

Surgical Technologist pay in New Mexico, explained

Surgical technologists in New Mexico earn a median of $51,780 per year ($24.90 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $64,650. Entry-level workers earn around $42,430, while the most experienced surgical technologists reach about $78,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $51,780 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $51,780 is worth about $56,153 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #49 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Surgical Technologist pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,430
$20.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,780
$24.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,650
$37.81/hr

Surgical Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $51,780 $56,153
Colorado $75,740 $73,497 −$23,960
Arizona $72,260 $71,774 −$20,480
Texas $65,220 $67,198 −$13,440
Utah $62,720 $63,441 −$10,940
Oklahoma $61,190 $69,658 −$9,410

Surgical Technologist in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do surgical technologists make in New Mexico?

Surgical technologists in New Mexico earn a median of $51,780 per year ($24.90 per hour), compared with $64,650 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay surgical technologists well?

At $51,780, New Mexico pays 20% below the national median for surgical technologists. An estimated 540 work in the state.

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