Pump Operators Salary in New Mexico
Pump Operators in New Mexico earn a median of $58,920 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,700; the top 10% earn over $81,010. Nationally the range is $39,420 to $91,820.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Biomass Plant Technicians$105,510 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
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Pump Operators pay in New Mexico
How much do pump operators make in New Mexico?
The median is $58,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,700 and the top 10% earn over $81,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for pump operators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 37 (−5% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.