Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $35,690 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.16
10th percentile $28,720
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 440
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,720
    25th
    $30,210
    50th (median)
    $35,690
    75th
    $41,410
    90th
    $45,760

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,020
    Food Preparation Workers$28,320
    Cooks, Restaurant$33,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,980
    Bartenders$32,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northern New Mexico is $17.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northern New Mexico is 2.1% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $28,720 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,210.