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SOC 51-3011 · New Mexico

Bakers Salary in New Mexico

Bakers in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $39,310 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($32,950), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bakers average at $35,660 and the median at $34,850 for 1,540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $38,480.

$39Khighest: Santa Fe

$33Klowest: Las Cruces

1,250jobs in these metros

4metro areas

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Bakers average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$39,310
Albuquerque$36,320
Farmington$35,660
Las Cruces$32,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$39,310	$36,980	$36,200	$33,043	99
Albuquerque	$36,320	$35,040	$33,970	$30,769	96
Farmington	$35,660	$35,360	$32,710	$30,267	88
Las Cruces	$32,950	$34,210	$29,920	$28,206	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bakers salary in other states

Bakers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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