Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #41 of 51 · NM
17.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,810 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $52,000
Employment 5,520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,800P25 $47,470 Median $52,000P75 $60,090P90 $69,690
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in New Mexico earn between $44,800 and $69,690. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in New Mexico is $54,810, about 17.3% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $55,180 | $58,540 | 480 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $54,080 | $54,820 | 2,500 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $52,000 | $55,390 | 140 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $51,160 | $54,370 | 1,330 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $50,400 | $53,910 | 280 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $48,890 | $51,410 | 440 |
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