Printing Press Operators Salary in New Mexico

Printing press operators in New Mexico earn the most in Las Cruces (average $42,950 a year) and the least in Albuquerque ($41,470), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the printing press operators average at $41,400 and the median at $37,110 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,360.

Printing Press Operators average salary by city in New Mexico

Las Cruces$42,950
Albuquerque$41,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Cruces	$42,950	$44,060	$34,720	$35,811	90
Albuquerque	$41,470	$36,400	$34,360	$34,685	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Printing Press Operators salary in other states

Printing Press Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-5112.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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