DOL Median (New Mexico)
$69,077
vs National
+58.8%
National: $43,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,486
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,077
+58.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$43,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Mexico earns $69,077 in nominal terms, which is 58.8% above the national average of $43,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,486 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GCC Rio Grande Inc | $69,077 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Plant and System Operators make in New Mexico?
The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in New Mexico is $69,077 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Chemical Plant and System Operators?
A Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Mexico earns 58.8% more than the national median of $43,500, or $73,486 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.