Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Water Treatment Plant Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in New Mexico earn a median of $48,190 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,190
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($60,020)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,110
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,110; the top 10% earn over $80,090. Nationally the range is $39,110 to $91,060.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators pay in New Mexico
How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in New Mexico?
The median is $48,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,110 and the top 10% earn over $80,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 50 (−20% vs. the national median of $60,020). Living costs are not included.