Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $13.80 an hour ($28,700 a year). About 28,250 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). New Mexico ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.82 | $26,670 |
| 25% of workers | $13.50 | $28,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.80 | $28,700 |
| 75% of workers | $14.49 | $30,140 |
| 90% of workers | $17.48 | $36,360 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $30,810 | 1,950 |
| Albuquerque | $29,140 | 14,510 |
| Las Cruces | $27,560 | 2,870 |
| Farmington | $27,420 | 1,730 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fast food and counter workers
- 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: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 827,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $36,920 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,020 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,370 |
| Bartenders | $36,980 |
| Dishwashers | $30,520 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,360 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,190 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $62,250 |
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