Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$49,130
National Median
$58,710
Employment
5,000
Entry Level (10th)
$39,890
Top Earners (90th)
$67,590
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $9,580 less than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 5.811 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 1.91).
Other States for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $105,440 | 1,740 |
| Illinois | $96,980 | 11,690 |
| California | $89,120 | 36,040 |
| New Jersey | $84,170 | 6,450 |
| New York | $80,260 | 14,700 |
| Washington | $79,190 | 9,070 |
| Minnesota | $78,580 | 8,290 |
| Connecticut | $76,690 | 2,810 |
| Rhode Island | $76,030 | 850 |
| Alaska | $75,000 | 3,170 |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | 10,360 |
| Nevada | $72,780 | 5,760 |
| Wisconsin | $72,650 | 8,320 |
| Indiana | $72,370 | 11,230 |
| District of Columbia | $69,050 | 560 |
| Oregon | $68,210 | 5,450 |
| Wyoming | $63,560 | 3,880 |
| New Hampshire | $62,770 | 1,530 |
| North Dakota | $62,760 | 4,690 |
| Michigan | $62,550 | 9,420 |