Gas Plant Operators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,600 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.48
10th percentile $75,960
90th percentile $109,100
Employed locally 200
National median $83,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,960
    25th
    $82,030
    50th (median)
    $94,600
    75th
    $100,450
    90th
    $109,100

    Top-paying metros for Gas Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,640
    California $124,980
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $124,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $118,640
    Baton Rouge, LA $113,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,810

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,280
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$43,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,690
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Plant Operators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Plant Operators in Eastern New Mexico is $45.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.22 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Gas Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Plant Operators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 13.4% above the national median of $83,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Gas Plant Operators in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Gas Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $75,960 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,030.