New Mexico

Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$73,430
-8.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$35.30
 
10th Percentile
$70,190
Entry level
90th Percentile
$75,350
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Mexico earn between $70,190 and $75,350, with a mean of $73,430. The national average for this role is $80,285.

$73,430 mean
10th Percentile$70,19090th Percentile$75,350

How New Mexico Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Mexico$73,430
National Average$80,285
Florida$109,100
Wyoming$104,740
Kentucky$99,730
Texas$95,620
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Mexico. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.