How much does a cook make in New Mexico?
$30,190a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in New Mexico. That is $14.51 an hour or $2,516 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.51
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,860Median: $30,190Highest 10%: $37,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,860 | $13.39 | |
| 25th | $28,740 | $13.82 | |
| Median | $30,190 | $14.51 | |
| 75th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $37,550 | $18.05 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $38,000 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $30,720 |
| Farmington, NM | $28,730 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $28,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 24. South Dakota | $30,950 |
| 25. Nebraska | $30,430 |
| 26. North Dakota | $30,220 |
| 27. New Mexico | $30,190 |
| 28. Virginia | $29,950 |
| 29. Florida | $29,900 |
| 30. Missouri | $29,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $14.51 ($30,190 a year).
Do cooks make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $30,190 against $30,890 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for cook pay?
New Mexico ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays cooks the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $38,000 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.