Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico

Median Salary

$52,000

per year

Hourly Rate

$25.00

per hour

Employment

5,520

in New Mexico

vs. National Avg

-13.1%

National: $59,850

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,850, New Mexico pays 13.1% LESS for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators positions.

Purchasing Power

$56,522

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

10th

$44,800

25th

$47,470

Median

$52,000

75th

$60,090

90th

$69,690

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).