Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in New Mexico
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in New Mexico earn a median of $62,150 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($46,420)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,620
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,900; the top 10% earn over $65,090. Nationally the range is $36,840 to $62,520.
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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators pay in New Mexico
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in New Mexico?
The median is $62,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,900 and the top 10% earn over $65,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+34% vs. the national median of $46,420). Living costs are not included.