Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $17.62 an hour ($36,640 a year). About 810 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). New Mexico ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.02 | $29,170 |
| 25% of workers | $16.23 | $33,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.62 | $36,640 |
| 75% of workers | $22.70 | $47,220 |
| 90% of workers | $24.00 | $49,930 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $46,880 | 90 |
| Albuquerque | $36,510 | 350 |
| Farmington | $36,510 | 40 |
| Las Cruces | $33,070 | 50 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for butchers and meat cutters
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 15,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,020 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,370 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,470 |
| Bakers | $34,850 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $62,250 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $37,150 |
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