Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $29,230 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.05
10th percentile $28,680
90th percentile $35,520
Employed locally 780
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,680
    25th
    $28,830
    50th (median)
    $29,230
    75th
    $30,210
    90th
    $35,520

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Fast Food salary vs area income 43% Median Cooks, Fast Food salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Napa, CA $39,210

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Fast Food salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $39,120
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $38,630
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $37,330
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $36,900
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,430

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,360
    Food Preparation Workers $30,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,200
    Bartenders $30,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Albuquerque, NM is $14.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.03 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.1% below the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $28,680 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,830.