How much does a camera operator make in New Mexico?
$49,050a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in New Mexico. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.58
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,730Median: $49,050Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| 25th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| Median | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 75th | $54,310 | $26.11 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.63 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $50,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 34. Montana | $50,910 |
| 35. Mississippi | $49,920 |
| 36. Rhode Island | $49,790 |
| 37. New Mexico | $49,050 |
| 38. Arkansas | $48,680 |
| 39. Oklahoma | $48,620 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $23.58 ($49,050 a year).
Do camera operators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $49,050 against $74,990 nationally, 35% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for camera operator pay?
New Mexico ranks 37 of 46 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays camera operators the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $50,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.