Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #44 of 50 · NM
19.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,700 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $45,880
Employment 990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,130P25 $39,960 Median $45,880P75 $51,430P90 $60,180
About 80% of paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operatorss in New Mexico earn between $37,130 and $60,180. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators salary in New Mexico is $47,700, about 19.2% below the U.S. average ($59,000). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $50,040 | $50,270 | 50 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $46,730 | $47,930 | 340 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $45,550 | $47,930 | 260 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $45,450 | $46,740 | 100 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $44,680 | $47,210 | 170 |
| Farmington, NM | $43,780 | $45,450 | 60 |
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