Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for cooks, institution and cafeteria is $17.54 an hour ($36,470 a year). About 3,160 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($37,450). New Mexico ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, institution and cafeteria in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.91 | $28,920 |
| 25% of workers | $15.54 | $32,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.54 | $36,470 |
| 75% of workers | $19.09 | $39,700 |
| 90% of workers | $21.80 | $45,330 |
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $39,370 | 170 |
| Albuquerque | $37,740 | 1,160 |
| Farmington | $37,310 | 250 |
| Las Cruces | $36,060 | 350 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, institution and cafeteria
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,900 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 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $39,310 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,190 |
| Bakers | $34,850 |
| Food Service Managers | $65,210 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $62,250 |
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