Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in New Mexico earn a median of $83,370 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,160; the top 10% earn over $90,440. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in New Mexico
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in New Mexico?
The median is $83,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,160 and the top 10% earn over $90,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 39 (+19% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.