Chemical Plant and System Operators Salary in New Mexico
Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Mexico earn a median of $72,610 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($78,120)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,190; the top 10% earn over $75,350. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $111,930.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$74,340 median in New Mexico
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- Biofuels Processing Technicians$55,710 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Power Plant Operators$105,510 median in New Mexico
Chemical Plant and System Operators pay in New Mexico
How much do chemical plant and system operators make in New Mexico?
The median is $72,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,190 and the top 10% earn over $75,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for chemical plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 35 (−7% vs. the national median of $78,120). Living costs are not included.