Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #33 of 51 · NM
4.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,130 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,470
Employment 3,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,920P25 $32,330 Median $36,470P75 $39,700P90 $45,330
About 80% of cooks, institution and cafeterias in New Mexico earn between $28,920 and $45,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in New Mexico is $37,130, about 4.3% below the U.S. average ($38,810). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $39,370 | $41,790 | 170 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,740 | $38,390 | 1,160 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,310 | $37,610 | 250 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $36,540 | $38,430 | 420 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,060 | $36,070 | 350 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $34,530 | $33,780 | 770 |