SOC 51-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Slaughterers and Meat Packers — Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
Median pay for this occupation in Albuquerque, NM is $30,580 a year, trailing the national median of $40,130 by 23.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Albuquerque, NM is $30,580 a year, trailing the national median of $40,130 by 23.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,560 and $30,630. The lowest tenth earn under $30,560, while the highest tenth earn more than $34,950.
Of the 498 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 487th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,560 | −23.8% |
| 25th | $30,560 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $30,580 | −23.8% |
| 75th | $30,630 | −23.7% |
| 90th | $34,950 | −12.9% |
| Mean | $31,260 | −22.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albuquerque run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $30,580 goes as far as $33,167 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,167US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,580 a year, 23.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,560 to $34,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Albuquerque, NM?
The median annual wage is $30,580, or $14.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,130, so pay in Albuquerque, NM is 23.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albuquerque, NM earns more than $34,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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