How much does a fast food and counter worker make in New Mexico?
$28,700a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in New Mexico. That is $13.80 an hour or $2,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.80
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,670Median: $28,700Highest 10%: $36,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,670 | $12.82 | |
| 25th | $28,070 | $13.50 | |
| Median | $28,700 | $13.80 | |
| 75th | $30,140 | $14.49 | |
| 90th | $36,360 | $17.48 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $30,810 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $29,140 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $27,560 |
| Farmington, NM | $27,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 29. Idaho | $28,940 |
| 30. Michigan | $28,930 |
| 31. Indiana | $28,790 |
| 32. New Mexico | $28,700 |
| 33. Utah | $28,670 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $28,600 |
| 35. North Carolina | $28,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $13.80 ($28,700 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $28,700 against $31,200 nationally, 8% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
New Mexico ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays fast food and counter workers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $30,810 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.