Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Santa Fe
In Santa Fe (NM), the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $14.81 an hour ($30,810 a year). About 1,950 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($31,200). It is 7% higher than the New Mexico median ($28,700).
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Santa Fe (NM)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.25 | $29,650 |
| 25% of workers | $14.46 | $30,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.81 | $30,810 |
| 75% of workers | $17.76 | $36,940 |
| 90% of workers | $19.00 | $39,520 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe (this page) | $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 Santa Fe (NM)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $46,640 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,250 |
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