How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in New Mexico?
$83,370a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in New Mexico. That is $40.08 an hour or $6,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.08
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,160Median: $83,370Highest 10%: $90,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 25th | $58,020 | $27.89 | |
| Median | $83,370 | $40.08 | |
| 75th | $83,400 | $40.10 | |
| 90th | $90,440 | $43.48 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 2. Maryland | $92,030 |
| 3. New York | $87,150 |
| 4. Virginia | $84,750 |
| 5. New Mexico | $83,370 |
| 6. Delaware | $80,610 |
| 7. Montana | $79,170 |
| 8. Idaho | $79,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $40.08 ($83,370 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $83,370 against $70,070 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
New Mexico ranks 5 of 39 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.