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Press Machine Operator Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$18.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,134/year ($2,761/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks last (49th of 49) for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 220 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $39,430 a year — though pay ranges from $33,430 for newcomers to $46,720 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 220 Press Machine Operator jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $39,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,134 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $39,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,552 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,016 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$728 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,134 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,761 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in New Mexico?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in New Mexico is $39,430 per year ($18.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,400 and $45,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $39,430, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $33,134 per year ($2,761 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 220 Press Machine Operator jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.