Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$45,820
National Median
$51,650
Employment
1,060
Entry Level (10th)
$36,220
Top Earners (90th)
$59,550
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $5,830 less than the national median for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operatorss.
There are 1.226 paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 4.14).
Other States for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $108,570 | N/A |
| Alaska | $97,670 | 100 |
| California | $79,460 | 1,920 |
| Wisconsin | $79,440 | 1,480 |
| Washington | $77,180 | 390 |
| Missouri | $70,520 | 1,550 |
| District of Columbia | $70,030 | 180 |
| Minnesota | $68,920 | 1,130 |
| Illinois | $66,130 | 1,300 |
| New York | $63,860 | 4,200 |
| Rhode Island | $61,440 | 150 |
| Ohio | $61,290 | 2,220 |
| Oregon | $61,050 | 250 |
| New Hampshire | $60,950 | 310 |
| Nevada | $60,680 | 140 |
| Arizona | $60,450 | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $60,450 | 1,050 |
| Iowa | $60,230 | 170 |
| Connecticut | $59,710 | 160 |
| Montana | $58,980 | 240 |