Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #20 of 51 · NM
0.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,080 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $62,250
Employment 770
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,370P25 $48,540 Median $62,250P75 $83,260P90 $100,010
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in New Mexico earn between $43,370 and $100,010. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in New Mexico is $67,080, about 0.6% above the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $72,020 | $72,590 | 100 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $66,550 | $70,700 | 140 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $66,080 | $66,880 | 60 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $61,030 | $64,430 | 40 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $60,040 | $64,930 | 390 |