Food Service Managers pay range in Farmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,990 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Farmington earn between $51,850 and $77,390.
- $47K10th
- $52K25th
- $60KMedian
- $77K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,410 | $5,618 | $32.41 |
| Median | $59,720 | $4,977 | $28.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,850 | $4,321 | $24.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,390 | $6,449 | $37.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Farmington vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Food service managers in Farmington earn 12% less than the New Mexico average ($76,610) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | $67,410 | $59,720 | $46,690 | $98,990 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $76,610 | $65,210 | $48,730 | $108,300 | 1,410 |
| United States | $74,880 | $69,390 | $45,960 | $107,640 | 238,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Service Managers salary after taxes in Farmington
On the average salary of $67,410, a single filer in Farmington takes home about $54,250 a year, or $4,521 a month and $2,087 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Farmington a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Farmington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $67,410 buys what about $76,858 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Farmington ($45,820). A typical home costs $274,565, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other New Mexico cities
Farmington ranks 3rd of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Albuquerque pays the most ($81,540).
- Albuquerque$81,540
- Santa Fe$74,440
- Farmington$67,410
- Las Cruces$66,970
Highest-paying cities for food service managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,480).
- Seattle, WA$104,480
- Kennewick, WA$104,110
- San Jose, CA$98,230
- Olympia, WA$97,450
- Napa, CA$96,840
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Food Service Managers salary in Farmington: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Farmington?
$32.41 an hour on average, and $28.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Farmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Farmington?
About $54,250 a year ($4,521 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,410.
Do food service managers earn more in Farmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($74,880).
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 11-9051; area Farmington, NM (22140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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