As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Elevator Operator in New Mexico is $42,667, equivalent to $21 per hour, $821 weekly, or $3,556 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Elevator Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Elevator Operator in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $35,933 to $48,907. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,143) and 75th percentile ($45,934), while top earners (90th percentile) make $48,907 per year. This $6,791 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Machine Operation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Elevator Operator often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Elevator Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Elevator Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $35,933 NM October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $39,143 NM October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $42,667 NM October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $45,934 NM October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $48,907 NM October 01, 2026
25% $39,143 10% $35,933 90% $48,907 75% $45,934 $42,667 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $41,686 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $44,000 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $42,706 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $45,008 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $44,767 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $44,810 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $42,848 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $43,933 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $43,358 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $43,776 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    Elevator Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Machine Operator II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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