How much does a cook make in New Mexico?
$36,470a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Mexico. That is $17.53 an hour or $3,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.53
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,920Median: $36,470Highest 10%: $45,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,920 | $13.90 | |
| 25th | $32,330 | $15.54 | |
| Median | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| 75th | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| 90th | $45,330 | $21.79 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $39,370 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,740 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,310 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $36,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 29. South Dakota | $36,730 |
| 30. Ohio | $36,720 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $36,540 |
| 32. New Mexico | $36,470 |
| 33. Nebraska | $36,390 |
| 34. Florida | $36,250 |
| 35. North Carolina | $36,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.53 ($36,470 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $36,470 against $37,450 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for cook pay?
New Mexico ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays cooks the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $39,370 a year.
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.