Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #25 of 51 · NM
4.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,390 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $30,630
Employment 82,180
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,950P25 $28,440 Median $30,630P75 $37,250P90 $48,480
About 80% of food preparation and serving related occupationss in New Mexico earn between $26,950 and $48,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation and serving related occupations salary in New Mexico is $35,390, about 4.7% below the U.S. average ($37,150). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,160 | $40,650 | 8,280 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $30,990 | $35,860 | 38,230 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $30,110 | $34,730 | 6,790 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $29,490 | $33,900 | 8,050 |
| Farmington, NM | $29,010 | $33,550 | 4,500 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $28,880 | $33,150 | 15,830 |
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