How much does a food processing worker make in Albuquerque?
$37,300a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $17.93 an hour or $3,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.93
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,870Median: $37,300Highest 10%: $45,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,870 | $14.84 | |
| 25th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| Median | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| 75th | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| 90th | $45,080 | $21.67 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $17.93 ($37,300 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $37,300 against $39,680 nationally, 6% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $34,560, so Albuquerque pays 8% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for food processing worker pay?
103 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,080 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.