How much does a food scientist and technologist make in New Mexico?
$79,130a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in New Mexico. That is $38.04 an hour or $6,594 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.04
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,170Median: $79,130Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,170 | $25.56 | |
| 25th | $56,970 | $27.39 | |
| Median | $79,130 | $38.04 | |
| 75th | $93,870 | $45.13 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
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 scientist and technologists.
| 28. Oregon | $81,660 |
| 29. Nevada | $80,580 |
| 30. North Carolina | $79,840 |
| 31. New Mexico | $79,130 |
| 32. Idaho | $77,440 |
| 33. Michigan | $76,940 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $38.04 ($79,130 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $79,130 against $88,720 nationally, 11% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
New Mexico ranks 31 of 39 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.