How much does a cook make in Santa Fe?
$37,820a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $18.18 an hour or $3,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.18
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,980Median: $37,820Highest 10%: $45,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,980 | $15.86 | |
| 25th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| Median | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| 75th | $40,940 | $19.68 | |
| 90th | $45,500 | $21.88 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,860 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $72,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $47,290 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,640 |
| Bartender | $44,250 |
| Cook | $39,370 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
| Cook | $37,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,120 |
| Dishwasher | $33,750 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $32,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $18.18 ($37,820 a year).
Do cooks make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $37,820 against $35,880 nationally, 5% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $37,150, so Santa Fe pays 2% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for cook pay?
47 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,500 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.