Food Service Managers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $61,710 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $40,790
90th percentile $108,040
Employed locally 130
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,790
    25th
    $47,740
    50th (median)
    $61,710
    75th
    $79,640
    90th
    $108,040

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 111% Median Food Service Managers salary is 11% above 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Southwest 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,780
    Managers, All Other $120,640
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $106,690
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,140
    Financial Managers $113,660
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $56,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Las Cruces, NM is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.60 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 5.5% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $40,790 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,740.