Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in New Mexico
Butchers and Meat Cutters in New Mexico earn a median of $36,640 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($40,140)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,170; the top 10% earn over $49,930. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Cooks, Fast Food$30,190 median in New Mexico
- Cooks, Restaurant$35,020 median in New Mexico
- Food Preparation Workers$33,370 median in New Mexico
- Baristas$28,700 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,470 median in New Mexico
- Cooks, Short Order$37,150 median in New Mexico
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in New Mexico
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in New Mexico?
The median is $36,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,170 and the top 10% earn over $49,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for butchers and meat cutters?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.