Boiler Operators and Tenders, Low Pressure - Operate or tend low pressure stationary steam boilers and auxiliary steam equipment, such as pumps, compressors and air conditioning equipment, to supply steam heat for office buildings, apartment houses, or industrial establishments; to maintain steam at specified pressure aboard marine vessels; or to generate and supply compressed air for operation of pneumatic tools, hoists, and air lances.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $52,620 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $25.30. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $22.00 and most workers in this occupation earn between $14.80 and $25.60 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $52,620 | ||
| National Hourly | $25.30 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $30,787 | $45,762 | $53,250 |
| Statewide Hourly | $14.80 | $22.00 | $25.60 |
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| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | - | - | - |
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| Southwestern Annual | - | - | - |
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 100 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 11 percent and an estmated 110 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 1 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 | 100 | 110 | 1.02% | 1 |
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| Albuquerque | - | - | - | - |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
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| Central | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern | - | - | - | - |
| Northern | - | - | - | - |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
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 |
|---|---|
| Animal Production | 0.9% |
| Construction of Buildings | * |
| Educational Services | * |
| Hospitals | * |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Support Activities for Mining | * |
| Utilities | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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