Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Eastern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $30,070 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.46
10th percentile $26,650
90th percentile $38,370
Employed locally 1,630
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,650
    25th
    $28,080
    50th (median)
    $30,070
    75th
    $35,760
    90th
    $38,370

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    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
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,720
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,150
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Eastern New Mexico is $14.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.71 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Eastern New Mexico is 18.4% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $26,650 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,080.