DOL Median (New Mexico)
$17,118
vs National
-20.8%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,211
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$17,118
-20.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in New Mexico earns $17,118 in nominal terms, which is 20.8% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,211 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Shin Corporation | $17,118 | 1 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in New Mexico?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in New Mexico is $17,118 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in New Mexico earns 20.8% less than the national median of $21,600, or $18,211 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.