Cooks, Fast Food pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $14.52 an hour ($30,190 a year). About 1,800 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($30,890). New Mexico ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.40 | $27,860 |
| 25% of workers | $13.82 | $28,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.52 | $30,190 |
| 75% of workers | $17.00 | $35,370 |
| 90% of workers | $18.05 | $37,550 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $38,000 | 140 |
| Albuquerque | $30,720 | 570 |
| Farmington | $28,730 | 210 |
| Las Cruces | $28,390 | 180 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,700 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,020 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,370 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,470 |
| Bakers | $34,850 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $36,640 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $37,150 |
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