Food Preparation Workers Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Food Preparation Workers in New Mexico earn a median salary of $30,303 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 8,260 food preparation workers are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $28,320 to $34,910 depending on location.
$30,303
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$34,910
Highest paying metro
$28,320
Lowest paying metro
8,260
Employed in New Mexico
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $34,910 | $31,240 | $38,080 | 620 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $31,390 | $27,730 | $33,660 | 1,160 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $30,370 | $28,070 | $34,240 | 3,260 |
| Farmington, NM | $28,500 | $27,190 | $32,230 | 360 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $28,330 | $27,040 | $30,480 | 1,990 |
| Northern New Mexico | $28,320 | $26,870 | $30,790 | 870 |