Careers · Maintenance Workers, Machinery · New Mexico
Maintenance Workers, Machinery in New Mexico
Maintenance workers keep machinery running smoothly by lubricating equipment, replacing worn parts, and performing routine upkeep. They work in manufacturing plants, factories, mills, and other facilities where machinery operates continuously In New Mexico the median pay is $36,240 a year, 40% below the national median of $60,850.
$36,240median pay in New Mexico, per year
$36,240–$58,350middle half earn
$60,850U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Mexico
5open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Mexico or remote
2employers hiring
5posted in the last 7 days
TX · INwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairingOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisReading ComprehensionActive Listening
Knowledge areas
MechanicalProduction and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageDesignEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Maintenance Workers, Machinery.
Licenses and training in New Mexico
Maintenance Workers, Machinery pay in other states
Wyoming · $84,620New Hampshire · $77,070Kentucky · $76,710Nevada · $75,500Rhode Island · $72,040California · $67,840New York · $67,610Virginia · $65,500South Carolina · $64,910Tennessee · $64,790
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against maintenance workers, machinery and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against maintenance workers, machinery and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 49-9043.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.