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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in New Mexico

Also called: Crushing and Polishing Machine Operators

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in New Mexico earn a median of $45,760 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$45,760
vs. U.S. median
−6% ($48,540)
Rank among states
36 of 47
Jobs in the state
170

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,750; the top 10% earn over $59,670. Nationally the range is $36,520 to $69,240.

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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in New Mexico

How much do crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in New Mexico?

The median is $45,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,750 and the top 10% earn over $59,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Mexico a good state for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders?

On pay alone it ranks 36 of 47 (−6% vs. the national median of $48,540). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses