Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in New Mexico
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | New Mexico | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $60,200 | $62,740 | -4.0% vs US |
| State Rank | #9 of 16 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 1,070 jobs | 11,040 jobs | 9.7% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,870 | $14.84 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,220 | $22.22 |
| Median | $60,200 | $28.94 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,350 | $34.30 |
| 90th Percentile | $72,820 | $35.01 |