Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #29 of 51 · NM
5.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $30,260 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $28,700
Employment 28,250
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,670P25 $28,070 Median $28,700P75 $30,140P90 $36,360
About 80% of fast food and counter workerss in New Mexico earn between $26,670 and $36,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean fast food and counter workers salary in New Mexico is $30,260, about 5.9% below the U.S. average ($32,150). 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 | $30,810 | $33,700 | 1,950 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $29,140 | $30,780 | 14,510 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $28,530 | $29,780 | 1,820 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $28,340 | $29,170 | 5,180 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $27,560 | $28,700 | 2,870 |
| Farmington, NM | $27,420 | $28,800 | 1,730 |