How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in New Mexico?
$76,350a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in New Mexico. That is $36.71 an hour or $6,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.71
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,840Median: $76,350Highest 10%: $85,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| 25th | $50,450 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $76,350 | $36.71 | |
| 75th | $76,350 | $36.71 | |
| 90th | $85,880 | $41.29 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Farmington, NM | $85,880 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $64,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 2. Illinois | $80,600 |
| 3. New Jersey | $80,310 |
| 4. Wyoming | $78,230 |
| 5. New Mexico | $76,350 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $76,070 |
| 7. Alaska | $74,680 |
| 8. California | $74,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $36.71 ($76,350 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $76,350 against $57,430 nationally, 33% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
New Mexico ranks 5 of 49 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays excavating and loading machine and dragline operators the most?
Farmington, NM, with a median of $85,880 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.