Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in New Mexico
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in New Mexico earn a median of $35,640 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($43,220)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,480; the top 10% earn over $47,280. Nationally the range is $33,390 to $60,030.
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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders pay in New Mexico
How much do packaging and filling machine operators and tenders make in New Mexico?
The median is $35,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,480 and the top 10% earn over $47,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for packaging and filling machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 50 (−18% vs. the national median of $43,220). Living costs are not included.