The median annual wage for Power Plant Operators in New Mexico is $98,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $85,230.
Pay spans roughly $41,930 at the 10th percentile to $105,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.45 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as power plant operators in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $98,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $85,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.45 |
| 10th percentile | $41,930 |
| 90th percentile | $105,410 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.