Food Service Managers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $64,080 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.81
10th percentile $49,980
90th percentile $166,390
Employed locally 900
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,980
    25th
    $57,560
    50th (median)
    $64,080
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $166,390

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 94% Median Food Service Managers salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $97,060
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,540
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Bellingham, WA $93,610
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $93,090

    Nearby metros — Food Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $97,060
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,160
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $84,620
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $84,420

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $100,350
    Managers, All Other $131,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,230
    Financial Managers $127,420
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $215,120
    Construction Managers $100,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Albuquerque, NM is $30.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.41 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.9% below the national median of $65,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Service Managers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $49,980 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,560.