Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in New Mexico

Median Salary

$36,470

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.54

per hour

Employment

3,160

in New Mexico

vs. National Avg

-2.6%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, New Mexico pays 2.6% LESS for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,641

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

10th

$28,920

25th

$32,330

Median

$36,470

75th

$39,700

90th

$45,330

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).