Power Generating Plant Operators, Except Auxiliary Equipment Operators - Control or operate machinery, such as steam-driven turbogenerators, to generate electric power, often through the use of panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $62,270 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $29.94.
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| National Annual | $62,270 | ||
| National Hourly | $29.94 | ||
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Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 640 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 13 percent and an estmated 730 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 9 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
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| New Mexico | 640 | 730 | 1.25% | 9 |
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| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
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| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
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| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | 60 | 70 | 1.48% | 1 |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | 20 | 30 | 1.84% | 1 |
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Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
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No New Mexico occupational license is required.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Educational Services | 3.4% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | * |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | * |
| Utilities | 44.3% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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