How much does a food processing worker make in New Mexico?
$34,560a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in New Mexico. That is $16.62 an hour or $2,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.62
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,060Median: $34,560Highest 10%: $42,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,060 | $12.53 | |
| 25th | $26,060 | $12.53 | |
| Median | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| 75th | $37,950 | $18.25 | |
| 90th | $42,210 | $20.29 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 41. Maryland | $35,870 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $34,770 |
| 43. New Jersey | $34,670 |
| 44. New Mexico | $34,560 |
| 45. Louisiana | $31,230 |
| 46. Nevada | $30,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $16.62 ($34,560 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $34,560 against $39,680 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for food processing worker pay?
New Mexico ranks 44 of 46 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays food processing workers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $37,300 a year.
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.