Salary guide, May 2025
Aseptic Fill Operator pay in New Mexico
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The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in New Mexico was $60,910 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $42,740 and $80,890.
The New Mexico median is $2,870 above the national median of $58,040, both from BLS May 2025.
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The Aseptic Fill Operator title maps to the published occupation. BLS does not separate this process, credential, shift or plant-specific title from other work in the occupation.
What should you know about new Mexico?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,360 | $42,740 | $60,910 | $80,890 | $105,800 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.00 | $20.55 | $29.28 | $38.89 | $50.86 |
BLS estimated 170 workers employed in this occupation in New Mexico. Location quotient: 0.22.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,440 | $45,970 | $58,040 | $74,080 | $92,250 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.00 | $22.10 | $27.90 | $35.62 | $44.35 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $39,510 | $51,680 | $78,270 |
| May 2025 | $42,740 | $60,910 | $80,890 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, New Mexico. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $45,080 | $37,900 to $62,740 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,320 | $44,060 to $60,150 |
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