How much does a gas plant operator make in New Mexico?
$97,660a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in New Mexico. That is $46.95 an hour or $8,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.95
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,440Median: $97,660Highest 10%: $108,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| 25th | $82,010 | $39.43 | |
| Median | $97,660 | $46.95 | |
| 75th | $100,000 | $48.08 | |
| 90th | $108,700 | $52.25 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 14. Utah | $98,300 |
| 15. Colorado | $98,080 |
| 16. Illinois | $97,810 |
| 17. New Mexico | $97,660 |
| 18. North Dakota | $96,760 |
| 19. Maine | $93,990 |
| 20. Iowa | $92,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $46.95 ($97,660 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $97,660 against $87,820 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for gas plant operator pay?
New Mexico ranks 17 of 43 states.
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.