How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in New Mexico?
$35,640a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in New Mexico. That is $17.13 an hour or $2,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.13
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,480Median: $35,640Highest 10%: $47,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,480 | $14.65 | |
| 25th | $31,950 | $15.36 | |
| Median | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| 75th | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 90th | $47,280 | $22.73 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $40,590 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,480 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 47. Nevada | $37,440 |
| 48. Florida | $37,170 |
| 49. Hawaii | $36,810 |
| 50. New Mexico | $35,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.13 ($35,640 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $35,640 against $43,220 nationally, 18% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
New Mexico ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $40,590 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.