Power Plant Operators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $57,980 -41.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $43,300
90th percentile $121,690
Employed locally 30
National median $99,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,300
    25th
    $43,300
    50th (median)
    $57,980
    75th
    $97,180
    90th
    $121,690

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Power Plant Operators salary vs area income 104% Median Power Plant Operators salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Power Plant Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $156,260
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $140,800
    Fresno, CA $136,640
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $136,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $128,340

    Nearby metros — Power Plant Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $125,580
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $123,400
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $120,790
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $120,700
    West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $117,120
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $109,480

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,260
    Bakers $29,530
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Power Plant Operators make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Power Plant Operators in Las Cruces, NM is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.50 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Power Plant Operators salaries?

    The median Power Plant Operators salary in Las Cruces, NM is 41.8% below the national median of $99,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Power Plant Operators in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Power Plant Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,300 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,300.