Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $33,770 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.24
10th percentile $27,030
90th percentile $41,600
Employed locally 730
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,030
    25th
    $28,440
    50th (median)
    $33,770
    75th
    $36,420
    90th
    $41,600

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,690
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,020
    Food Preparation Workers $28,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,980
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,690
    Bartenders $32,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northern New Mexico is $16.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northern New Mexico is 8.3% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $27,030 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,440.