Operators of Machinery and Equipment for Oil Refining and Gas
Occupation (8135) - 2026-Q1
- 5.69k, Workforce
- $23.9k MX, Average monthly salary
- 39.1, Average age
- 47.4, Weekly hours worked
- 5.84, Weekly days worked
- 14.5, Average years of Schooling
Occupation (8135) - 2026-Q1
The workforce of Operators of Machinery and Equipment for Oil Refining and Gas during first quarter of 2026 was 5.69k people, whose salary averaged $23.9k MX working around 47.4 hours per week.
The average age of Operators of Machinery and Equipment for Oil Refining and Gas was 39.1 years. The workforce was distributed in 51.6% men with an average salary of $11k MX and, 48.4% women with average salary of $37.7k MX.
In terms of industries, the best average salaries were in Retail Trade of Automobiles and Pickup Trucks ($13.8k MX), while the workforce was concentrated on Retail Trade of Automobiles and Pickup Trucks (408).
At first quarter of 2026, the people who worked as Operators of Machinery and Equipment for Oil Refining and Gas were 5.69k being a 28.9% higher than the fourth quarter of 2025. (4.42k).
In the same period, an average salary of $23.9k MX was observed, registering an increase of 204%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2025 ($7.88k MX).
Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the main positive variations occurred in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave and Guanajuato with an increase of 2.49k (1.15k%) and 710 (80.8%), respectively. On the other hand, the negative variations were accentuated in Tamaulipas and Oaxaca with a decrease of 820 (56.6%) and 193 (60.9%), respectively.
The states with the best average salaries for Operators of Machinery and Equipment for Oil Refining and Gas during first quarter of 2026 were Campeche ($40k MX), Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave ($37.7k MX), and Oaxaca ($31.1k MX)
Comparing the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the positive salary growth was higher in Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave and Oaxaca with an increase of $25.8k MX (217%) and $24.7k MX (386%), respectively. Por otro lado, las variaciones salariales negativas se acentuaron en Guanajuato and Campeche with a decrease of $10.6k MX (85.7%) and $1.43k MX (3.7%), respectively.
The visualization shows the distribution of Operators of Machinery and Equipment for Oil Refining and Gas in different industries and economic sectors.
At first quarter of 2026, the workforce was higher in Retail Trade of Automobiles and Pickup Trucks (100%).
In the same period, the best average salaries were received in Retail Trade of Automobiles and Pickup Trucks ($13.8k MX).