Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $29,860 -2% vs national
Median hourly $14.36
10th percentile $27,840
90th percentile $37,740
Employed locally 1,790
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,840
    25th
    $28,810
    50th (median)
    $29,860
    75th
    $34,920
    90th
    $37,740

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,460
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,920
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,690

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,730
    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 Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Santa Fe, NM is $14.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.00 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,840 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,810.