Cooks, Fast Food Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #24 of 51 · NM
1.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,010 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $30,190
Employment 1,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,860P25 $28,740 Median $30,190P75 $35,370P90 $37,550
About 80% of cooks, fast foods in New Mexico earn between $27,860 and $37,550. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, fast food salary in New Mexico is $32,010, about 1.2% below the U.S. average ($32,390). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $38,000 | $37,550 | 140 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $30,720 | $32,830 | 570 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $29,620 | $31,010 | 510 |
| Farmington, NM | $28,730 | $29,380 | 210 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $28,390 | $30,630 | 180 |