Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $35,430 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.03
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $41,520
Employed locally 1,180
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $32,210
    50th (median)
    $35,430
    75th
    $37,050
    90th
    $41,520

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 52% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,380
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,790
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,740
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,720

    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, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Albuquerque, NM is $17.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.80 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Albuquerque, NM is 2.8% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,210.