The median annual wage for Gas Plant Operators in New Mexico is $94,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $88,740.
Pay spans roughly $62,990 at the 10th percentile to $108,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.22 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as gas plant operators in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $94,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $88,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.22 |
| 10th percentile | $62,990 |
| 90th percentile | $108,190 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.