BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Minings in New Mexico earn between $44,840 and $85,880, with a mean of $67,590. The national average for this role is $60,016.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | $67,590 |
| National Average | $60,016 |
| New Jersey | $88,110 |
| North Dakota | $88,100 |
| California | $85,520 |
| Alaska | $75,720 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Mexico. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.