As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scrub Technician in New Mexico is $48,640, equivalent to $23 per hour, $935 weekly, or $4,053 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scrub Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scrub Technician in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $36,212 to $63,615. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,135) and 75th percentile ($56,479), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,615 per year. This $14,344 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Problem Solving or Basic Life Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Scrub Technician often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 56 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Scrub Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scrub Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $36,212 NM July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $42,135 NM July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $48,640 NM July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $56,479 NM July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scrub Technician Salary $63,615 NM July 01, 2026
25% $42,135 10% $36,212 90% $63,615 75% $56,479 $48,640 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $51,521 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $54,382 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $52,782 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $55,627 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $55,329 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $55,382 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $52,958 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $54,299 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $53,587 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $54,105 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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