Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $27,690 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $26,430
90th percentile $35,770
Employed locally 1,600
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,430
    25th
    $26,880
    50th (median)
    $27,690
    75th
    $30,560
    90th
    $35,770

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,690
    Bartenders$32,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northern New Mexico is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.31 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Northern New Mexico is 9.2% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,430 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,880.