The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in New Mexico is $51,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,400.
Pay spans roughly $30,820 at the 10th percentile to $102,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.85 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as chemical equipment operators and tenders in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $51,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.85 |
| 10th percentile | $30,820 |
| 90th percentile | $102,370 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.