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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in New Mexico

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 357 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$215,120
  2. Process Engineering Manager$215,120
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$215,120
  4. VP of Engineering$215,120
  5. Director of R&D$215,120
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$215,120
  7. NPI Manager$215,120
  8. Capital Projects Manager$215,120
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$215,120
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$215,120
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$215,120
  12. Director of Automation$215,120
  13. Automation Manager$215,120
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$215,120
  15. R&D Manager$215,120
  16. R&D Engineer$215,120
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$215,120
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$215,120
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$215,120
  20. Materials Engineer$165,600
  21. Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer$165,600
  22. Polymer / Plastics Engineer$165,600
  23. Automation Engineer$162,070
  24. Robotics Engineer$162,070
  25. Machine Vision Engineer$162,070

Bars show the top 25 of 357 ranked. The table below lists all 357. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in New Mexico, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$208,290$215,120$259,6802,2701.84
20Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$160,340$165,600$197,9004503.56
21Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$160,340$165,600$197,9004503.56
22Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$160,340$165,600$197,9004503.56
23Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$119,430$162,070$180,1902,1902.54
24Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$119,430$162,070$180,1902,1902.54
25Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$119,430$162,070$180,1902,1902.54
26Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$119,430$162,070$180,1902,1902.54
27Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$119,430$162,070$180,1902,1902.54
28Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$119,430$162,070$180,1902,1902.54
29Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$127,540$158,520$196,2402,5602.3
30Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$127,540$158,520$196,2402,5602.3
31Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$127,540$158,520$196,2402,5602.3
32Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$127,540$158,520$196,2402,5602.3
33Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$127,540$158,520$196,2402,5602.3
34Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$127,540$158,520$196,2402,5602.3
35Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$127,540$158,520$196,2402,5602.3
36Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$127,540$158,520$196,2402,5602.3
37Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$127,540$158,520$196,2402,5602.3
38Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$110,420$158,190$189,2601601.33
39Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$110,420$158,190$189,2601601.33
40MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$110,420$158,190$189,2601601.33
41Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$110,420$158,190$189,2601601.33
42Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$110,420$158,190$189,2601601.33
43Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
44Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
45Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
46Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
47Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
48Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
49Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
50Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
51Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
52Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
53Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
54CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$128,080$157,710$162,8802,7101.63
55Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,280$134,790$160,6802400.5
56Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,280$134,790$160,6802400.5
57Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,280$134,790$160,6802400.5
58Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,280$134,790$160,6802400.5
59Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,280$134,790$160,6802400.5
60CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,920$133,700$176,6202,5300.54
61Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,920$133,700$176,6202,5300.54
62Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,920$133,700$176,6202,5300.54
63VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,920$133,700$176,6202,5300.54
64Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,920$133,700$176,6202,5300.54
65Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,920$133,700$176,6202,5300.54
66FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,920$133,700$176,6202,5300.54
67Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,920$133,700$176,6202,5300.54
68Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,920$133,700$176,6202,5300.54
69Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
70Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
71Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
72Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
73Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
74Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
75Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
76Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
77Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
78Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
79Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
80Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
81Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
82Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
83Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
84Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
85Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
86Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
87Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
88Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
89Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
90Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
91Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
92Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
93Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
94Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
95EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
96VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
97Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
98Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
99Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
100Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
101Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
102Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
103Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$128,090$160,2401,1400.56
104Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$73,070$126,960$178,4802800.61
105Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
106Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
107Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
108Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
109Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
110Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
111Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
112Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
113Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
114VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
115Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
116Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
117QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
118Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
119Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
120FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
121FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
122Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
123QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
124Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
125Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
126Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
127Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
128Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
129Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
130Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
131Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
132QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
133Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
134CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
135Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
136Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
137Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,170$124,670$173,5406700.49
138PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,690$124,520$158,3903,9600.42
139MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,690$124,520$158,3903,9600.42
140SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,690$124,520$158,3903,9600.42
141Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,690$124,520$158,3903,9600.42
142Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,690$124,520$158,3903,9600.42
143Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
144EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
145EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
146Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
147Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
148Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
149S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
150Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
151Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
152Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
153Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
154Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
155EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
156Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,860$123,550$159,4303,7701.08
157CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$43,710$123,500$195,9701000.09
158Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$43,710$123,500$195,9701000.09
159Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$43,710$123,500$195,9701000.09
160Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$94,990$119,420$154,700800.27
161Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$94,990$119,420$154,700800.27
162Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$94,990$119,420$154,700800.27
163Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$101,580$119,320$123,2406707.73
164Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$93,580$118,070$157,7308200.66
165VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
166Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
167Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
168National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
169Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
170National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
171Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
172Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
173Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
174Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
175Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
176Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
177Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
178Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,990$114,080$153,8801,7500.49
179Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,070$108,110$137,3103900.45
180Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,070$108,110$137,3103900.45
181Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,070$108,110$137,3103900.45
182Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,460$106,970$155,9904,3300.72
183Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$79,460$106,970$155,9904,3300.72
184NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$98,520$101,750$119,3501,3904.13
185VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
186Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
187Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
188Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
189Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
190Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
191Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
192Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
193Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
194Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
195Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
196Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
197Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
198Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$82,320$101,420$120,8906600.53
199VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,090$98,630$142,65016,3300.83
200VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,090$98,630$142,65016,3300.83
201Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,090$98,630$142,65016,3300.83
202General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,090$98,630$142,65016,3300.83
203Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,090$98,630$142,65016,3300.83
204EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,090$98,630$142,65016,3300.83
205Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,090$98,630$142,65016,3300.83
206Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,090$98,630$142,65016,3300.83
207MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$87,360$90,230$101,650600.27
208Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,920$84,510$104,5008401.06
209Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,920$84,510$104,5008401.06
210Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,920$84,510$104,5008401.06
211PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$70,150$80,590$96,4604201.16
212Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$70,150$80,590$96,4604201.16
213Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$70,150$80,590$96,4604201.16
214Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$70,150$80,590$96,4604201.16
215Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$56,970$79,130$93,870300.44
216Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$56,970$79,130$93,870300.44
217Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,290$78,580$99,0906,3000.78
218Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,290$78,580$99,0906,3000.78
219Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,290$78,580$99,0906,3000.78
220Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,290$78,580$99,0906,3000.78
221Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,530$77,550$98,9503,7801.09
222Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,530$77,550$98,9503,7801.09
223Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,530$77,550$98,9503,7801.09
224Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,530$77,550$98,9503,7801.09
225Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,530$77,550$98,9503,7801.09
226Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,530$77,550$98,9503,7801.09
227Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,530$77,550$98,9503,7801.09
228Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,530$77,550$98,9503,7801.09
229Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$56,530$77,550$98,9503,7801.09
230Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,980$76,740$103,4002,2500.82
231Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$72,610$72,610$73,730Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
232Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$72,610$72,610$73,730Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
233Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,190$67,990$97,1602,4001.03
234Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,190$67,990$97,1602,4001.03
235Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,190$67,990$97,1602,4001.03
236QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$53,230$67,100$84,2803400.36
237Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$44,100$65,650$97,4701902
238Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,390$64,640$93,3002,5200.67
239Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,390$64,640$93,3002,5200.67
240Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,390$64,640$93,3002,5200.67
241Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,390$64,640$93,3002,5200.67
242Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,390$64,640$93,3002,5200.67
243CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,390$64,640$93,3002,5200.67
244Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,390$64,640$93,3002,5200.67
245Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,390$64,640$93,3002,5200.67
246Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$61,630$62,400$67,2802901.23
247Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,840$62,150$62,1502,6200.6
248GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,740$60,910$80,8901700.22
249Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,740$60,910$80,8901700.22
250Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
251Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
252Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
253Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
254Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
255Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
256Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
257Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
258Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
259Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
260Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
261Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
262Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
263Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
264Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
265Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
266End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
267Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,990$60,670$75,4602,7801.13
268Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
269TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
270Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
271Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
272Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
273Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
274Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
275Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
276Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
277Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
278Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
279Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,750$59,840$82,5502,3901.03
280CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
2815-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
282Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
283CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
284Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
285Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
286EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
287CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
288Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
289Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
290Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
291Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
292Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,300$59,440$72,6906900.43
293Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,730$58,390$73,3805,0201.18
294Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,230$55,790$69,9903,2500.93
295Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,230$55,790$69,9903,2500.93
296QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,380$55,120$72,8102500.76
297Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,160$50,270$62,9001,9500.85
298Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,910$49,640$66,3301,0400.48
299Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,910$49,640$66,3301,0400.48
300Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,910$49,640$66,3301,0400.48
301Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,910$49,640$66,3301,0400.48
302Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,910$49,640$66,3301,0400.48
303Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,910$49,640$66,3301,0400.48
304Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$46,950$49,570$56,5701400.35
305Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
306Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
307CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
308Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
309Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
310First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
311Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
312Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
313Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
314Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
315Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
316Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,580$49,500$63,5101,5500.46
317Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$43,980$47,960$63,960400.12
318Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$43,980$47,960$63,960400.12
319Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$45,100$45,670$50,330500.15
320CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$33,790$44,970$55,630700.07
321Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$41,990$41,990$43,6302500.3
322Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,400$39,430$45,5802200.23
323Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,400$39,430$45,5802200.23
324Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,250$38,860$47,2803,4200.75
325Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,250$38,860$47,2803,4200.75
326Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,250$38,860$47,2803,4200.75
327Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,250$38,860$47,2803,4200.75
328Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,250$38,860$47,2803,4200.75
329Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,250$38,860$47,2803,4200.75
330Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,250$38,860$47,2803,4200.75
331Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,790$37,210$44,2805400.39
332Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,790$37,210$44,2805400.39
333SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,790$37,210$44,2805400.39
334Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,790$37,210$44,2805400.39
335Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$33,760$37,110$48,2002500.31
336Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
337Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
338Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
339Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
340CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
341Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
342Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
343Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
344Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
345Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
346Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
347Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
348Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
349Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
350Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
351Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
352Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
353Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
354Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$36,460$43,6801,9201.36
355Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,970$36,020$38,48014,3601.16
356Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,970$36,020$38,48014,3601.16
357Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$26,060$34,560$37,9502300.63

What should you know about not published by BLS?

CNC Programmer, Robotic Welding Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler.

What should you know about metros in New Mexico?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: New Mexico. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters analyzes the compensation profiles for New Mexico based on May 2025 BLS releases. For the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position, the state reports a median of $215,120, which is higher than the national median of $171,270. The previous median for this role was $215,730.

Materials Engineers in the state earn a median of $165,600, whereas the national median for this occupation is $112,860. The middle band width for Materials Engineers in New Mexico is $37,560. For manufacturing occupations in New Mexico, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for this broader group is $122,930. For the Sanitation Technician, the state median is $36,020, slightly below the national median of $36,840. The middle band width is $7,510. Food Process Operators in New Mexico report a median of $34,560, while the national median is $39,680. For manufacturing occupations in New Mexico, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The location quotient in New Mexico highlights specific employment concentrations for these roles. Comparison benchmarks for these roles use Albuquerque as a primary metropolitan reference point for wage evaluation. Because industry-specific data is provided on a national scale, it is essential to focus on the broader occupational data for local context. The mapping of these titles to existing SOC categories ensures consistency with BLS reporting standards but means that specific plant duties might not be fully captured by these averages. Utilize the middle band width to gauge expected pay variance between the 25th and 75th percentiles. These benchmarks serve as an initial indicator for talent acquisition strategy. It is not recommended to use these figures to project specific future wages, as they remain sensitive to market dynamics and specific hiring demands. When hiring, reconcile the provided SOC-based metrics with your company-specific job analysis.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The data is based on the May 2025 release, reflecting historical employment and salary statistics. For manufacturing occupations in New Mexico, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Why is the New Mexico Materials Engineer median significantly higher than the national average?

Wage variations are driven by local labor supply and the mix of industry sectors within the state. This does not indicate a uniform regional standard for all manufacturers.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

The data is based on the May 2025 release, reflecting historical employment and salary statistics. For manufacturing occupations in New Mexico, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How should I handle topcoded or unavailable data?

The reported figures are the only values available for these specific roles. Never attempt to estimate data points not explicitly supported by the packet.

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