What are the main factors that influence a Frac Flowback Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Frac Flowback Operator?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Frac Flowback Operator roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

How does experience change A Frac Flowback Operator's salary?

A Frac Flowback Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,542 for beginners, reaching about $55,035 at mid-level, and approach $58,408 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Frac Flowback Operator?

Frac Flowback Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Frac Flowback Operator roles are District of Columbia $47,143, California $46,965, Massachusetts $46,339. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Frac Flowback Operator roles make?

Salaries for Frac Flowback Operator level roles vary by specialization: Frac Engineer: $79,687; Oilfield Frac Operator: $79,631; Frac Technician: $77,341; Flowback Operator: $65,945; Frac Fuel Technician: $64,204.

Frac Flowback Operator Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Frac Flowback Operator make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Frac Flowback Operator in New Mexico is $39,437 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Frac Flowback Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,638
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,669 to $43,729
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,150

10% $34,150

50% (Median) $39,437

90% $47,638

Frac Flowback Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,729	$3,644	$841	$21
Average	$39,437	$3,286	$758	$19
25th Percentile	$36,669	$3,056	$705	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Frac Flowback Operator Salaries

A Frac Flowback Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Frac Flowback Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Frac Flowback Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,542
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,286
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,035
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,761
Expert (over 8 years): $58,408

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Frac Flowback Operator	less than 1 year	$38,542
Production Technician II	1-2 years	$49,286
Production Technician III	2-4 years	$55,035
Production Technician IV	5-8 years	$60,761
Production Team Leader	over 8 years	$58,408

How Do Frac Flowback Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Frac Flowback Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,143.
California: $46,965.
Massachusetts: $46,339.

District of Columbia $47,143 California $46,965 Massachusetts $46,339 Washington $46,168 New Jersey $46,151 Alaska $46,092 Connecticut $45,504 New York $45,266

Hawaii $44,503 Rhode Island $44,146 Maryland $43,903 Minnesota $43,571 Colorado $43,443 Illinois $43,401 Oregon $43,239 Delaware $43,120

New Hampshire $43,045 Virginia $42,877 Pennsylvania $42,387 Nevada $42,140 North Dakota $42,059 Michigan $41,932 Wisconsin $41,885 Vermont $41,791

Texas $41,531 Maine $41,514 Arizona $41,489 Ohio $41,459 Georgia $41,067 Indiana $40,871 Wyoming $40,833 Utah $40,774

Iowa $40,748 Kansas $40,544 Louisiana $40,484 North Carolina $40,463 Missouri $40,454 Florida $40,288 Montana $40,199 Nebraska $40,114

Kentucky $40,067 South Carolina $39,896 Tennessee $39,790 Idaho $39,747 New Mexico $39,437 Oklahoma $39,368 Alabama $39,117 South Dakota $38,696

Arkansas $38,466 West Virginia $38,342 Mississippi $37,972

Top Paying Cities for Frac Flowback Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $39,856
Belen: $39,635
Bernalillo: $39,927

Algodones, NM $39,856

Belen, NM $39,635

Bernalillo, NM $39,927

Bluewater, NM $39,089

Bosque, NM $39,343

Casa Blanca, NM $39,432

Cedar Crest, NM $39,960

Cedarvale, NM $38,393

Cerrillos, NM $39,885

Claunch, NM $38,251

Coyote, NM $39,298

Cuba, NM $39,235

Cubero, NM $39,520

Edgewood, NM $39,782

Estancia, NM $39,308

Gallina, NM $39,092

Counselor, NM $39,116

Grants, NM $39,044

Milan, NM $39,200

Isleta, NM $39,996

Jarales, NM $39,596

Jemez Pueblo, NM $39,665

Jemez Springs, NM $39,543

Laguna, NM $39,713

La Jara, NM $39,191

La Joya, NM $39,100

Lindrith, NM $39,053

Los Lunas, NM $39,844

Mcintosh, NM $39,524

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $39,261

Moriarty, NM $39,391

Mountainair, NM $38,966

Nageezi, NM $39,064

New Laguna, NM $39,500

Paguate, NM $39,527

Pena Blanca, NM $39,969

Peralta, NM $39,907

Placitas, NM $39,928

Ponderosa, NM $39,615

Prewitt, NM $39,077

Regina, NM $39,104

Sandia Park, NM $39,860

Corrales, NM $40,010

San Fidel, NM $39,288

San Rafael, NM $39,120

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $39,860

San Ysidro, NM $39,807

Stanley, NM $39,385

Tijeras, NM $39,865

Tome, NM $39,791

Torreon, NM $39,659

Veguita, NM $39,340

Willard, NM $38,896

Youngsville, NM $39,309

Bosque Farms, NM $39,981

Clines Corners, NM $39,147

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $39,890

Cochiti Lake, NM $39,942

Albuquerque, NM $40,033

Kirtland Afb, NM $40,033

Rio Rancho, NM $39,967

Gallup, NM $39,133

Brimhall, NM $39,023

Church Rock, NM $39,041

Continental Divide, NM $39,013

Crownpoint, NM $39,046

Fence Lake, NM $38,872

Fort Wingate, NM $39,027

Gamerco, NM $39,093

Mentmore, NM $39,033

Mexican Springs, NM $39,028

Ramah, NM $38,956

Rehoboth, NM $39,054

Thoreau, NM $39,056

Tohatchi, NM $39,020

Vanderwagen, NM $39,028

Zuni, NM $39,018

Navajo, NM $39,072

Jamestown, NM $38,975

Pinehill, NM $38,926

Sheep Springs, NM $39,062

Smith Lake, NM $39,208

Yatahey, NM $39,048

Farmington, NM $39,236

Aztec, NM $39,308

Blanco, NM $39,125

Bloomfield, NM $39,078

Flora Vista, NM $39,276

Fruitland, NM $39,031

Kirtland, NM $39,277

La Plata, NM $39,291

Navajo Dam, NM $39,273

Shiprock, NM $39,219

Waterflow, NM $39,199

Newcomb, NM $39,038

Sanostee, NM $39,063

Santa Fe, NM $40,237

Abiquiu, NM $39,136

Alcalde, NM $39,818

Amalia, NM $39,077

Arroyo Hondo, NM $39,022

Arroyo Seco, NM $39,067

Canjilon, NM $39,015

Canones, NM $39,371

Carson, NM $39,171

Cebolla, NM $39,038

Cerro, NM $39,050

Chama, NM $39,210

Chamisal, NM $39,712

Chimayo, NM $39,991

Cordova, NM $39,924

Costilla, NM $39,241

Taos Ski Valley, NM $38,943

Dixon, NM $39,675

Dulce, NM $39,209

El Prado, NM $39,101

El Rito, NM $39,281

Embudo, NM $39,471

Espanola, NM $39,943

Glorieta, NM $40,082

Hernandez, NM $39,572

Ilfeld, NM $39,712

La Madera, NM $39,212

Lamy, NM $39,929

Llano, NM $39,632

Los Alamos, NM $40,024

White Rock, NM $40,099

Medanales, NM $39,615

Ojo Caliente, NM $39,383

Los Ojos, NM $39,113

Pecos, NM $39,957

Penasco, NM $39,485

Petaca, NM $38,979

Questa, NM $39,091

Ranchos De Taos, NM $39,297

Red River, NM $38,980

Ribera, NM $39,230

Rowe, NM $39,750

San Cristobal, NM $38,978

San Jose, NM $39,652

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $39,845

Santa Cruz, NM $39,978

Serafina, NM $39,131

Taos, NM $39,079

Tererro, NM $40,085

Tesuque, NM $40,237

Tierra Amarilla, NM $39,079

Trampas, NM $39,452

Tres Piedras, NM $38,969

Truchas, NM $39,812

Vadito, NM $39,433

Valdez, NM $39,008

Vallecitos, NM $38,977

Velarde, NM $39,615

Villanueva, NM $39,155

Spaceport City, NM $38,356

Las Vegas, NM $38,823

Angel Fire, NM $38,937

Anton Chico, NM $38,755

Buena Vista, NM $39,111

Chacon, NM $39,139

Cimarron, NM $38,876

Cleveland, NM $39,417

Eagle Nest, NM $38,906

Guadalupita, NM $39,079

Holman, NM $39,316

La Loma, NM $38,690

Maxwell, NM $38,889

Miami, NM $38,806

Mills, NM $38,668

Montezuma, NM $39,617

Mora, NM $39,472

Mosquero, NM $38,634

Ocate, NM $38,848

Ojo Feliz, NM $38,950

Rainsville, NM $39,121

Raton, NM $38,987

Rociada, NM $39,637

Roy, NM $38,676

Sapello, NM $39,293

Solano, NM $38,629

Springer, NM $38,789

Ute Park, NM $38,895

Valmora, NM $38,790

Wagon Mound, NM $38,746

Watrous, NM $38,803

Socorro, NM $38,713

Aragon, NM $38,830

Datil, NM $38,670

Lemitar, NM $38,893

Luna, NM $38,899

Magdalena, NM $38,673

Pie Town, NM $38,802

Polvadera, NM $38,987

Quemado, NM $38,883

Reserve, NM $38,813

San Acacia, NM $39,051

San Antonio, NM $38,499

Truth Or Consequences, NM $38,491

Arrey, NM $38,485

Caballo, NM $38,511

Derry, NM $38,315

Elephant Butte, NM $38,591

Garfield, NM $38,204

Hatch, NM $37,592

Monticello, NM $38,489

Rincon, NM $37,375

Salem, NM $38,085

Williamsburg, NM $38,539

Winston, NM $38,517

Las Cruces, NM $36,886

White Sands Missile Range, NM $37,007

Santa Teresa, NM $37,276

Playas, NM $38,669

Animas, NM $38,764

Anthony, NM $37,267

Arenas Valley, NM $38,695

Bayard, NM $38,660

Berino, NM $37,098

Buckhorn, NM $38,700

Santa Clara, NM $38,727

Chamberino, NM $37,137

Cliff, NM $38,655

Columbus, NM $38,551

Deming, NM $38,560

Dona Ana, NM $36,887

Fairacres, NM $36,998

Faywood, NM $38,542

Fort Bayard, NM $38,690

Gila, NM $38,598

Glenwood, NM $38,628

Hachita, NM $38,551

Hanover, NM $38,559

Hillsboro, NM $38,480

Hurley, NM $38,634

La Mesa, NM $37,592

Lordsburg, NM $38,640

Mesilla, NM $36,887

Mesilla Park, NM $36,891

Mesquite, NM $36,922

Mimbres, NM $38,590

Mule Creek, NM $38,694

Organ, NM $36,910

Pinos Altos, NM $38,654

Radium Springs, NM $36,902

Redrock, NM $38,556

Rodeo, NM $38,813

San Miguel, NM $36,908

Silver City, NM $38,654

Sunland Park, NM $37,078

Tyrone, NM $38,769

Vado, NM $36,937

Chaparral, NM $37,403

Clovis, NM $38,580

Cannon Afb, NM $38,495

Broadview, NM $38,468

Causey, NM $38,402

Crossroads, NM $38,311

Dora, NM $38,493

Elida, NM $38,333

Floyd, NM $38,427

Fort Sumner, NM $38,396

Grady, NM $38,505

House, NM $38,474

Kenna, NM $38,334

Lingo, NM $38,399

Melrose, NM $38,480

Milnesand, NM $38,318

Pep, NM $38,371

Portales, NM $38,511

Rogers, NM $38,381

Saint Vrain, NM $38,505

Taiban, NM $38,382

Texico, NM $38,520

Yeso, NM $38,243

Roswell, NM $38,287

Artesia, NM $38,363

Caprock, NM $38,285

Carlsbad, NM $38,388

Dexter, NM $38,315

Eunice, NM $38,422

Hagerman, NM $38,334

Hobbs, NM $38,479

Hope, NM $38,193

Jal, NM $38,377

Lake Arthur, NM $38,270

Lakewood, NM $38,327

Loco Hills, NM $38,398

Loving, NM $38,378

Lovington, NM $38,442

Mcdonald, NM $38,337

Malaga, NM $38,341

Maljamar, NM $38,304

Monument, NM $38,394

Tatum, NM $38,361

Whites City, NM $38,426

Carrizozo, NM $38,106

Alamogordo, NM $37,985

Alto, NM $38,112

Bent, NM $37,992

Capitan, NM $38,023

Cloudcroft, NM $37,988

Corona, NM $38,272

Encino, NM $38,579

Fort Stanton, NM $38,039

Glencoe, NM $38,012

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $37,980

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $37,980

Hondo, NM $38,047

La Luz, NM $37,980

Lincoln, NM $37,936

Mayhill, NM $38,066

Mescalero, NM $37,997

Nogal, NM $38,160

Orogrande, NM $38,000

Picacho, NM $38,039

Pinon, NM $38,182

Ruidoso, NM $38,184

Ruidoso Downs, NM $38,132

Sacramento, NM $38,014

San Patricio, NM $38,060

Sunspot, NM $37,980

Timberon, NM $38,063

Tinnie, NM $38,017

Tularosa, NM $38,006

Vaughn, NM $38,424

Weed, NM $38,062

Tucumcari, NM $38,614

Amistad, NM $38,565

Bard, NM $38,503

Capulin, NM $38,939

Clayton, NM $38,640

Conchas Dam, NM $38,674

Cuervo, NM $38,488

Des Moines, NM $38,785

Folsom, NM $38,845

Garita, NM $38,600

Gladstone, NM $38,678

Grenville, NM $38,671

Logan, NM $38,613

Mcalister, NM $38,493

Nara Visa, NM $38,522

Newkirk, NM $38,564

Quay, NM $38,586

San Jon, NM $38,545

Santa Rosa, NM $38,586

Sedan, NM $38,600

Trementina, NM $38,598

Frac Flowback Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Frac Flowback Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 44% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Frac Flowback Operator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Frac Flowback Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Frac Flowback Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$48,113	$23.0	22%
Internet	$46,141	$22.0	17%
Aerospace & Defense	$44,169	$21.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$43,380	$21.0	10%
Financial Services	$43,380	$21.0	10%

Frac Flowback Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Frac Flowback Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$36,669

Average $39,437/year

$43,729

$3,056

Average $3,286/month

$3,644

$705

Average $758/week

$841

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,729	$3,644	$841	$21
Average	$39,437	$3,286	$758	$19
25th Percentile	$36,669	$3,056	$705	$18

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