Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico earn a median salary of $46,443 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.1% vs the national median of $51,650. An estimated 1,040 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $43,150 to $51,500 depending on location.
$46,443
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$51,500
Highest paying metro
$43,150
Lowest paying metro
1,040
Employed in New Mexico
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inPaving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $51,500 | $46,110 | $57,000 | 60 |
| Farmington, NM | $47,990 | $39,560 | $50,480 | 90 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,350 | $38,550 | $50,730 | 270 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $44,880 | $38,940 | $46,620 | 70 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $44,790 | $36,980 | $49,530 | 340 |
| Northern New Mexico | $43,150 | $37,100 | $48,470 | 210 |