Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators salary in New Mexico
SOC 47-4061 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$83,370
per year in New Mexico
Middle half
$58,020–$83,400
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
80
in New Mexico
Concentration
0.77×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
New Mexico
$83,370
published median
United States
$70,070
19.0% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
5th
39 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $83,370 median has purchasing power comparable to about $90,411 nationally. New Mexico's BEA regional price parity is 92.2 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for New Mexico.
$46,160$90,440
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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