How much does a food preparation worker make in Santa Fe?
$36,120a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $17.37 an hour or $3,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.37
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,250Median: $36,120Highest 10%: $40,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,250 | $14.54 | |
| 25th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| 75th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| 90th | $40,370 | $19.41 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Albuquerque, NM | $34,380 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $32,360 |
| Farmington, NM | $31,030 |
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 | $37,820 |
| Cook | $37,250 |
| Dishwasher | $33,750 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $32,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $17.37 ($36,120 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $36,120 against $35,320 nationally, 2% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $33,370, so Santa Fe pays 8% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for food preparation worker pay?
86 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,370 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.