Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,150 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.98
10th percentile $26,120
90th percentile $39,740
Employed locally 970
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,120
    25th
    $28,380
    50th (median)
    $31,150
    75th
    $35,610
    90th
    $39,740

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,050
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,500
    Food Preparation Workers $28,330
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,720
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Eastern New Mexico is $14.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.45 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Eastern New Mexico is 14.5% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $26,120 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,380.