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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in New Mexico
- Santa Fe$36,570
- Albuquerque$33,810
- Las Cruces$32,590
- Farmington$31,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $36,570 | $36,120 | $34,490 | $30,959 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $33,810 | $34,380 | $29,500 | $28,860 | 96 |
| Las Cruces | $32,590 | $32,360 | $30,370 | $27,932 | 90 |
| Farmington | $31,860 | $31,030 | $28,860 | $27,369 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Preparation Workers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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