Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic salary in Albuquerque, NM
SOC 51-4031 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$39,440
per year in Albuquerque, NM
Middle half
$37,630–$46,610
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
140
in Albuquerque, NM
Concentration
0.32×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Albuquerque, NM
$39,440
published median
United States
$46,330
14.9% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
242nd
283 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($39,430). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $39,440 median has purchasing power comparable to about $41,279 nationally. Albuquerque, NM's BEA regional price parity is 95.5 (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 Albuquerque, NM.
$35,000$46,620
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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