How much does a food science technician make in New Mexico?
$46,500a year
Median yearly pay for food science technicians in New Mexico. That is $22.36 an hour or $3,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.36
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,960Median: $46,500Highest 10%: $51,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| Median | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| 75th | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| 90th | $51,480 | $24.75 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food science technicians.
| 29. Texas | $47,760 |
| 30. Oklahoma | $47,240 |
| 31. Arkansas | $46,810 |
| 32. New Mexico | $46,500 |
| 33. Utah | $45,110 |
| 34. Indiana | $44,630 |
| 35. Louisiana | $44,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food science technician make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $22.36 ($46,500 a year).
Do food science technicians make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $46,500 against $52,130 nationally, 11% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for food science technician pay?
New Mexico ranks 32 of 38 states.
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.