Power Plant Operators salary in Las Cruces, NM
SOC 51-8013 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$57,980
per year in Las Cruces, NM
Middle half
$43,300–$97,180
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Las Cruces, NM
Concentration
1.99×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Las Cruces, NM
$57,980
published median
United States
$102,040
43.2% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
113th
113 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($105,510). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $57,980 median has purchasing power comparable to about $64,271 nationally. Las Cruces, NM's BEA regional price parity is 90.2 (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 Las Cruces, NM.
$43,300$121,690
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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