Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Albuquerque, NM
SOC 51-9012 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$39,070
per year in Albuquerque, NM
Middle half
$36,620–$46,420
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
210
in Albuquerque, NM
Concentration
1.31×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Albuquerque, NM
$39,070
published median
United States
$51,610
24.3% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
184th
189 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($41,370). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $39,070 median has purchasing power comparable to about $40,891 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.
$32,300$52,800
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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