Food Science Technicians Salary in New Mexico
Food Science Technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $46,500 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($52,130)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,960; the top 10% earn over $51,480. Nationally the range is $39,820 to $78,820.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Quality Control Analysts$56,420 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$79,130 median in New Mexico
- Chemists$126,960 median in New Mexico
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$53,960 median in New Mexico
- Biological Technicians$49,570 median in New Mexico
- Chemical Technicians$55,120 median in New Mexico
Food Science Technicians pay in New Mexico
How much do food science technicians make in New Mexico?
The median is $46,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,960 and the top 10% earn over $51,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for food science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 38 (−11% vs. the national median of $52,130). Living costs are not included.