Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in New Mexico earn a median salary of $33,868 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.1% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 3,640 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $30,330 to $37,460 depending on location.
$33,868
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$37,460
Highest paying metro
$30,330
Lowest paying metro
3,640
Employed in New Mexico
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $37,460 | $34,660 | $38,270 | 160 |
| Northern New Mexico | $35,690 | $30,210 | $41,410 | 440 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,430 | $32,210 | $37,050 | 1,180 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $33,150 | $29,130 | $34,890 | 650 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $31,150 | $28,380 | $35,610 | 970 |
| Farmington, NM | $30,330 | $29,430 | $34,470 | 240 |