How much does a cook make in New Mexico?
$35,020a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Mexico. That is $16.84 an hour or $2,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.84
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,100Median: $35,020Highest 10%: $43,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,100 | $13.51 | |
| 25th | $30,220 | $14.53 | |
| Median | $35,020 | $16.84 | |
| 75th | $37,320 | $17.94 | |
| 90th | $43,400 | $20.87 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $37,250 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,190 |
| Farmington, NM | $34,540 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $30,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 40. North Carolina | $35,400 |
| 41. Indiana | $35,170 |
| 42. Kansas | $35,130 |
| 43. New Mexico | $35,020 |
| 44. Texas | $34,760 |
| 45. Kentucky | $34,640 |
| 46. Alabama | $32,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $16.84 ($35,020 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $35,020 against $37,390 nationally, 6% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for cook pay?
New Mexico ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays cooks the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $37,250 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.