Salary guide, May 2025
Control Room (DCS) Operator pay in New Mexico
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The median annual wage for Chemical Plant and System Operators in New Mexico was $72,610 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $72,610 and $73,730.
The New Mexico median is $5,510 below the national median of $78,120, both from BLS May 2025.
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The Control Room (DCS) Operator title maps to the published occupation. The duties align, but BLS combines employers and industries.
What should you know about new Mexico?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $70,190 | $72,610 | $72,610 | $73,730 | $75,350 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33.74 | $34.91 | $34.91 | $35.45 | $36.23 |
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48,400 | $60,330 | $78,120 | $98,660 | $111,930 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.27 | $29.01 | $37.56 | $47.44 | $53.81 |
What should you know about earlier release?
BLS May 2024 has no published row for this occupation in New Mexico, so no release comparison is shown.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators, 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 51-8091 Chemical Plant and System Operators, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $68,590 | $59,560 to $79,900 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $106,020 | $81,180 to $121,560 |
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