Plant and System Operators, All Other in New Mexico
Want to work as a Plant and System Operators, All Other in New Mexico? Here’s what the data says. All plant and system operators not listed separately.
What do Plant and System Operators, All Other Make in New Mexico?
For plant and system operators, all other working in New Mexico, wages run about $54,080 per year (or about $26.00/hour).Annual wages span from $38,620 at the 10th percentile to $109,320 at the 90th percentile.
| Wage Statistic | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,620 | $18.57 |
| 25th percentile | $47,470 | $22.82 |
| Median (50th) | $54,080 | $26.00 |
| 75th percentile | $95,310 | $45.82 |
| 90th percentile | $109,320 | $52.56 |
Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in New Mexico relative to the national average — is 1.63, indicating that plant and system operators, all other are more concentrated here than the national average.
National Wage Comparison
Nationally, plant and system operators, all other earn a median of $49,765 per year ($23.93/hour), above the New Mexico median.
Employment Outlook
There are roughly 164,383 plant and system operators, all other across the United States. In New Mexico alone, approximately 150 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 170 plant and system operators, all other.
Top New Mexico Metros for Plant and System Operators, All Other
The largest metro-area employers of plant and system operators, all other in New Mexico.
| Metro Area | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | 50 | $47,680 |
Top States for Plant and System Operators, All Other Employment
These states have the highest employment of plant and system operators, all other work.
| State | Number Employed |
|---|---|
| Texas | 4,080 |
| California | 2,000 |
| Colorado | 1,360 |
| Florida | 660 |
| Georgia | 610 |
| Pennsylvania | 510 |
| Louisiana | 480 |
| New Jersey | 380 |
| New York | 340 |
| Indiana | 330 |
| Michigan | 330 |
| Ohio | 270 |
| Virginia | 270 |
| Maryland | 260 |
| Nevada | 230 |
| Missouri | 230 |
| Minnesota | 220 |
| Illinois | 210 |
| Montana | 200 |
| South Dakota | 190 |
Highest-Paying States for Plant and System Operators, All Other
These states pay the most for plant and system operators, all other.
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $83,060 |
| Washington | $82,040 |
| Maryland | $80,080 |
| Montana | $78,850 |
| Alaska | $78,620 |
| Kentucky | $77,690 |
| New Jersey | $74,700 |
| California | $73,950 |
| Kansas | $73,170 |
| New York | $72,410 |
Also Known As
Asphalt Plant Operator, Batch Plant Operator, Batch and Furnace Operator, Batcher Operator, Bulk Plant Operator, Cement Boat and Barge Loader, Charge Machine Operator, Chief Lock Tender Operator, Coal Pipeline Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator, Control Board Operator, Fire Tender, Forming Process Worker, Garbage Stoker, High Pressure Firer.
References
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
- O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
- BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
- O*NET-SOC code: 51-8099.00