Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Paving Equipment Operators
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in New Mexico earn a median of $45,880 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($53,340)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,130; the top 10% earn over $60,180. Nationally the range is $38,230 to $92,230.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators pay in New Mexico
How much do paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators make in New Mexico?
The median is $45,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,130 and the top 10% earn over $60,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 50 (−14% vs. the national median of $53,340). Living costs are not included.