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How much does a cook make in Farmington?

$37,310a year

Median yearly pay for cooks in the Farmington, NM metro area. That is $17.94 an hour or $3,109 a month.

Hourly
$17.94
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
161 of 391
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,100Median: $37,310Highest 10%: $44,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,100$13.99
25th$32,510$15.63
Median$37,310$17.94
75th$39,790$19.13
90th$44,230$21.26

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for cooks.

Santa Fe, NM$39,370
Albuquerque, NM$37,740
Las Cruces, NM$36,060
Cook salary in New Mexico Cook salary in all states

Related jobs in Farmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,130
Waiter and Waitress$37,210
Cook$34,540
Food Preparation Worker$31,030
Bartender$31,030
Dishwasher$29,490
Cook$28,730
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$27,940
Host and Hostess$27,540
Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,420
Salaries for every job in Farmington, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cook make an hour in Farmington?

The median hourly pay in the Farmington, NM metro area is $17.94 ($37,310 a year).

Do cooks make more in Farmington than the national average?

Yes: $37,310 against $37,450 nationally, 0% more.

How does Farmington compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $36,470, so Farmington pays 2% more.

Where does Farmington rank for cook pay?

161 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does a cook make starting out in Farmington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,230 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.