Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #4 of 27 · NM
14.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,680 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $64,990
Employment 2,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,400P25 $57,650 Median $64,990P75 $83,050P90 $101,900
About 80% of service unit operators, oil and gass in New Mexico earn between $47,400 and $101,900. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean service unit operators, oil and gas salary in New Mexico is $71,680, about 14.7% above the U.S. average ($62,470). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $65,190 | $74,380 | 1,730 |
| Farmington, NM | $64,500 | $64,140 | 590 |