Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in New Mexico earn a median salary of $50,005 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.8% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 4,740 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $46,420 to $55,210 depending on location.
$50,005
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$55,210
Highest paying metro
$46,420
Lowest paying metro
4,740
Employed in New Mexico
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $55,210 | $47,310 | $66,310 | 470 |
| Northern New Mexico | $51,080 | $42,760 | $63,140 | 270 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $49,520 | $45,250 | $60,170 | 1,150 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $49,440 | $45,530 | $60,650 | 100 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $48,360 | $47,340 | $58,590 | 2,470 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $46,420 | $40,000 | $56,040 | 280 |