Food Preparation Workers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #33 of 51 · NM
6.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,880 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $33,370
Employment 6,850
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,290P25 $28,590 Median $33,370P75 $35,840P90 $38,200
About 80% of food preparation workerss in New Mexico earn between $27,290 and $38,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in New Mexico is $32,880, about 6.8% below the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,120 | $36,570 | 560 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $34,380 | $33,810 | 2,570 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $32,360 | $32,590 | 830 |
| Farmington, NM | $31,030 | $31,860 | 320 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $31,010 | $31,440 | 1,750 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $30,520 | $31,270 | 770 |