Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$46,680
National Median
$58,260
Employment
2,180
Entry Level (10th)
$34,980
Top Earners (90th)
$77,150
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $11,580 less than the national median for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss.
There are 2.531 water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 3.08).
Other States for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82,100 | 11,260 |
| Nevada | $79,140 | N/A |
| Washington | $78,810 | 1,950 |
| Alaska | $76,910 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $75,200 | 2,040 |
| Connecticut | $74,450 | 750 |
| Minnesota | $70,470 | 2,050 |
| Colorado | $68,220 | 2,410 |
| New Hampshire | $66,240 | 930 |
| Hawaii | $65,800 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $65,620 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $64,500 | 1,170 |
| Illinois | $63,790 | 3,870 |
| New York | $63,140 | 5,270 |
| Wisconsin | $62,360 | 2,110 |
| Vermont | $61,530 | 340 |
| Arizona | $61,480 | 3,470 |
| Maine | $60,960 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $60,580 | 710 |
| Delaware | $59,960 | 250 |