Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $36,730 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $29,770
90th percentile $46,680
Employed locally 1,220
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,770
    25th
    $32,170
    50th (median)
    $36,730
    75th
    $38,700
    90th
    $46,680

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Restaurant salary vs area income 49% Median Cooks, Restaurant salary is 51% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Restaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $44,370
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $43,770
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $43,740
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $43,570

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,860
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,610
    Food Preparation Workers $34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,750
    Bartenders $39,210
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $31,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Santa Fe, NM is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.98 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Santa Fe, NM is 0.3% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $29,770 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,170.