Cooks, Short Order Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #22 of 49 · NM
1.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,560 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $37,150
Employment 750
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,240P25 $33,130 Median $37,150P75 $39,290P90 $45,010
About 80% of cooks, short orders in New Mexico earn between $29,240 and $45,010. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cooks, short order salary in New Mexico is $36,560, about 1.2% above the U.S. average ($36,120). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,860 | $37,350 | 350 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $37,820 | $37,780 | 140 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $37,450 | $36,780 | 80 |