The median annual wage for Food Science Technicians in New Mexico is $43,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,890.
Pay spans roughly $34,390 at the 10th percentile to $48,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.15 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as food science technicians in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $43,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.15 |
| 10th percentile | $34,390 |
| 90th percentile | $48,820 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.