New Mexico

Power Plant Operators Salary in New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$99,890
+-0.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$48.03
 
10th Percentile
$46,350
Entry level
90th Percentile
$121,690
Senior level
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Salary Range

Power Plant Operators in New Mexico earn between $46,350 and $121,690, with a mean of $99,890. The national average for this role is $99,929.

$99,890 mean
10th Percentile$46,35090th Percentile$121,690

How New Mexico Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Mexico$99,890
National Average$99,929
Washington$128,230
New Jersey$120,430
Hawaii$119,700
North Dakota$116,410
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Data Source

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