The median annual wage for Plant and System Operators, All Other in New Mexico is $54,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,660.
Pay spans roughly $38,620 at the 10th percentile to $109,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.00 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as plant and system operators, all other in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $54,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.00 |
| 10th percentile | $38,620 |
| 90th percentile | $109,320 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.