Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in New Mexico

Ranked #23 of 27 · NM

21.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,030 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $48,900
Employment 470

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $38,630P25 $42,730 Median $48,900P75 $59,170P90 $61,850

About 80% of continuous mining machine operatorss in New Mexico earn between $38,630 and $61,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New Mexico
$51,030
U.S. average
$65,050

The mean continuous mining machine operators salary in New Mexico is $51,030, about 21.6% below the U.S. average ($65,050). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New Mexico

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $48,900 $51,940 400

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do continuous mining machine operators make in New Mexico?

The median continuous mining machine operators salary in New Mexico is $48,900 per year (mean $51,030), and about 80% earn between $38,630 and $61,850.

How much do continuous mining machine operators make per hour in New Mexico?

Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,030 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New Mexico a high-paying state for continuous mining machine operators?

New Mexico ranks #23 of 27 states for continuous mining machine operators pay. Its mean salary of $51,030 is about 21.6% below the U.S. average of $65,050.

Which metro areas in New Mexico pay continuous mining machine operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico for continuous mining machine operators are Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($48,900), by median annual wage.

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