Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Farmington

In Farmington (NM), the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $13.18 an hour ($27,420 a year). About 1,730 people work in this job there.

$13.18Median hourly pay
$26,670–$28,500Middle half of workers, yearly
1,730People in this job in Farmington (NM)

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). It is 4% lower than the New Mexico median ($28,700).

Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Farmington (NM)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.81$26,650
25% of workers$12.82$26,670
Half of workers (median)$13.18$27,420
75% of workers$13.70$28,500
90% of workers$16.87$35,100

Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Santa Fe$30,8101,950
Albuquerque$29,14014,510
Las Cruces$27,5602,870
Farmington (this page)$27,4201,730

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)

Other job titles for this job

ConcessionaireDietary AideFast Food WorkerFood Service WorkerSandwich ArtistBack of House Team MemberBoh Team MemberCatering AssistantCoffee BrewerCoffee MakerFood ServerKitchen Team Member

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.