Crane and Tower Operators Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #39 of 50 · NM
11.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,550 ≈ $31/hr
Median annual salary $62,400
Employment 290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,180P25 $61,630 Median $62,400P75 $67,280P90 $81,830
About 80% of crane and tower operatorss in New Mexico earn between $45,180 and $81,830. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean crane and tower operators salary in New Mexico is $63,550, about 11.9% below the U.S. average ($72,130). That works out to roughly $31/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $81,830 | $73,450 | 50 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $62,400 | $62,160 | — |