Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New Mexico
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in New Mexico earn a median salary of $70,257 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +33.7% vs the national median of $52,550. An estimated 160 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $49,860 to $83,610 depending on location.
$70,257
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$83,610
Highest paying metro
$49,860
Lowest paying metro
160
Employed in New Mexico
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inExcavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $83,610 | $65,670 | $83,610 | 60 |
| Northern New Mexico | $77,300 | $62,680 | $77,300 | 40 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $49,860 | $47,240 | $61,350 | 60 |