Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in New Mexico earn a median salary of $48,160 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.3% vs the national median of $58,260. An estimated 1,910 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $43,820 to $61,750 depending on location.
$48,160
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$61,750
Highest paying metro
$43,820
Lowest paying metro
1,910
Employed in New Mexico
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $61,750 | $47,250 | $81,880 | 220 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $47,060 | $35,760 | $60,090 | 160 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,680 | $45,280 | $58,210 | 790 |
| Northern New Mexico | $45,170 | $35,890 | $51,810 | 320 |
| Farmington, NM | $44,480 | $44,420 | $56,160 | — |
| Eastern New Mexico | $43,820 | $35,720 | $54,380 | 420 |