Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #36 of 51 · NM
5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,260 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $36,640
Employment 810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,170P25 $33,750 Median $36,640P75 $47,220P90 $49,930
About 80% of butchers and meat cutterss in New Mexico earn between $29,170 and $49,930. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean butchers and meat cutters salary in New Mexico is $40,260, about 5% below the U.S. average ($42,380). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,880 | $44,800 | 90 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $39,730 | $41,950 | 60 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,510 | $40,910 | 350 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,510 | $38,150 | 40 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $35,200 | $38,040 | 210 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $33,070 | $37,120 | 50 |