First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $39,200 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $30,590
90th percentile $62,900
Employed locally 2,870
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,590
    25th
    $35,390
    50th (median)
    $39,200
    75th
    $49,370
    90th
    $62,900

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 58% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $56,350
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,210
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,910
    Boulder, CO $52,570

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,910
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $51,640
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $50,600
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,430
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $48,840
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $48,610

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,360
    Food Preparation Workers $30,370
    Bartenders $30,600
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.11 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 6.7% below the national median of $42,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,590 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,390.