New Mexico

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$37,130
-4.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$17.85
 
10th Percentile
$28,920
Entry level
90th Percentile
$45,330
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in New Mexico earn between $28,920 and $45,330, with a mean of $37,130. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$37,130 mean
10th Percentile$28,92090th Percentile$45,330

How New Mexico Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Mexico$37,130
National Average$38,809
Hawaii$52,100
Washington$51,290
Alaska$49,410
Massachusetts$48,750
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Mexico. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.