Food Preparation Workers Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,320 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.62
10th percentile $25,810
90th percentile $36,120
Employed locally 870
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,810
    25th
    $26,870
    50th (median)
    $28,320
    75th
    $30,790
    90th
    $36,120

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,020
    Cooks, Restaurant$33,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,980
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,690
    Bartenders$32,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Northern New Mexico is $13.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.89 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Northern New Mexico is 17.2% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,810 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,870.