Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #49 of 49 · NM
16.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,630 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $39,430
Employment 220
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,430P25 $36,400 Median $39,430P75 $45,580P90 $46,720
About 80% of cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastics in New Mexico earn between $33,430 and $46,720. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic salary in New Mexico is $40,630, about 16.1% below the U.S. average ($48,430). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $39,440 | $41,310 | 140 |