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Machine Operators in the Manufacture of Cement, Lime, Gypsum and Cement Products

Occupation (8171) - 2026-Q1

  • 18.3k, Workforce
  • $10k MX, Average monthly salary
  • 39.9, Average age
  • 46.7, Weekly hours worked
  • 5.81, Weekly days worked
  • 2.21%, Workforce with second job
  • 1.2%, Informal Workforce
  • 11.4, Average years of Schooling

About Machine Operators in the Manufacture of Cement, Lime, Gypsum and Cement Products

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The workforce of Machine Operators in the Manufacture of Cement, Lime, Gypsum and Cement Products during first quarter of 2026 was 18.3k people, whose salary averaged $10k MX working around 46.7 hours per week.

The average age of Machine Operators in the Manufacture of Cement, Lime, Gypsum and Cement Products was 39.9 years. The workforce was distributed in 96% men with an average salary of $10.1k MX and, 3.98% women with average salary of $7.07k MX.

The best average salaries received by Machine Operators in the Manufacture of Cement, Lime, Gypsum and Cement Products were in Sinaloa ($23.7k MX), Baja California Sur ($21.5k MX), and Colima ($18k MX) while the workforce was larger in Estado de México (7.76k), Jalisco (3.76k), and Puebla (1.21k).

At the level of states, Guanajuato had the highest percentage of informal workers with 100% corresponding to 52 from 52 workers, while the state with the lowest percentage of informal workers was Baja California with a 21.8% corresponding to 168 from 770 workers.

Workforce and Salaries Evolution

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  • 18.3k, Workforce 2026-Q1
  • $10k MX, Average monthly salary 2026-Q1

At first quarter of 2026, the people who worked as Machine Operators in the Manufacture of Cement, Lime, Gypsum and Cement Products were 18.3k being a 14.7% higher than the fourth quarter of 2025. (16k).

In the same period, an average salary of $10k MX was observed, registering a drop of 6.54%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 ($10.7k MX).

Workforce by State

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The states with the highest number of Machine Operators in the Manufacture of Cement, Lime, Gypsum and Cement Products during the first quarter of 2026 were Estado de México (7.76k), Jalisco (3.76k), and Puebla (1.21k)

Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the main positive variations occurred in Jalisco and Baja California with an increase of 1.33k (55.1%) and 277 (56.2%), respectively. On the other hand, the negative variations were accentuated in Sinaloa and San Luis Potosí with a decrease of 906 (92.5%) and 556 (63%), respectively.

Salaries by State

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The states with the best average salaries for Machine Operators in the Manufacture of Cement, Lime, Gypsum and Cement Products during first quarter of 2026 were Sinaloa ($23.7k MX), Baja California Sur ($21.5k MX), and Colima ($18k MX)

Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the positive salary growth was higher in Sinaloa and Colima with an increase of $11.9k MX (101%) and $8.97k MX (99.3%), respectively. Por otro lado, las variaciones salariales negativas se acentuaron en Aguascalientes and Baja California with a decrease of $8.6k MX (100%) and $7.02k MX (67.3%), respectively.

Workforce and Salaries Distribution by Industries

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The visualization shows the distribution of Machine Operators in the Manufacture of Cement, Lime, Gypsum and Cement Products in different industries and economic sectors.

At first quarter of 2026, the workforce was higher in Regulation and Promotion of Economic Developmen (50%) and Regulation and Promotion of Economic Development (50%).