Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $30,330 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.58
10th percentile $26,180
90th percentile $38,100
Employed locally 240
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,180
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $30,330
    75th
    $34,470
    90th
    $38,100

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 57% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 43% 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 Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,370
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,840
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,590
    Food Preparation Workers $28,500
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Farmington, NM is $14.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Farmington, NM is 16.8% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $26,180 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.