How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Albuquerque?
$36,890a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.74 an hour or $3,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.74
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,610Median: $36,890Highest 10%: $38,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,610 | $15.20 | |
| 25th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| Median | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| 75th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 90th | $38,090 | $18.31 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $60,040 |
| Cook | $38,860 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,270 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $38,050 |
| Cook | $37,740 |
| Bartender | $37,400 |
| Cook | $35,190 |
| Food Server | $35,160 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,380 |
| Dishwasher | $31,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.74 ($36,890 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $36,890 against $35,840 nationally, 3% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $36,250, so Albuquerque pays 2% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
34 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,090 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.