BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastics in New Mexico earn between $33,430 and $46,720, with a mean of $40,630. The national average for this role is $48,431.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | $40,630 |
| National Average | $48,431 |
| Oregon | $55,390 |
| Washington | $55,150 |
| Colorado | $55,080 |
| Maine | $52,050 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Mexico. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.