How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make in New Mexico?
$62,150a year
Median yearly pay for industrial truck and tractor operators in New Mexico. That is $29.88 an hour or $5,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.88
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,900Median: $62,150Highest 10%: $65,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| Median | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| 75th | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| 90th | $65,090 | $31.29 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $62,150 |
| Farmington, NM | $44,710 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $43,640 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $35,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial truck and tractor operators.
| 1. District of Columbia | $83,720 |
| 2. New Mexico | $62,150 |
| 3. Delaware | $60,350 |
| 4. Wyoming | $59,820 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $54,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial truck and tractor operator make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $29.88 ($62,150 a year).
Do industrial truck and tractor operators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $62,150 against $46,420 nationally, 34% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for industrial truck and tractor operator pay?
New Mexico ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $62,150 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.