Packaging Machine Operator in New Mexico

Packaging operators run and maintain automated packaging equipment — filling, sealing, labeling, and palletizing products across food, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and industrial sectors. As packaging lines become more automated, operators with mechanical and PLC troubleshooting skills are increasingly in demand.

$39,690 NM Median Salary
4% Growth Rate
weeks to months on-the-job Training

💰 Packaging Machine Operator Salary in New Mexico

Estimated salary range for Packaging Machine Operators in New Mexico, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$30,000
Median
$39,690
Experienced
$52,000

🎓 Packaging Machine Operator Licensing in New Mexico

Credential required: On-the-job training; CPO (Certified Packaging Operator) for advancement

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the New Mexico state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Packaging Machine Operator Programs in New Mexico

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🗺️ This Career in Other States

🏫 Schools and programs related to Packaging Machine Operator in New Mexico

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Federal dataset match
Community College

San Juan College

📍 Farmington, NM
Certificate 1-<2yr
Federal dataset match
Community College

Southeast New Mexico College

📍 Carlsbad, NM
Certificate 2-4yr

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