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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in New Mexico
- Santa Fe$37,550
- Albuquerque$32,830
- Las Cruces$30,630
- Farmington$29,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $37,550 | $38,000 | $31,420 | $31,704 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $32,830 | $30,720 | $30,190 | $28,115 | 96 |
| Las Cruces | $30,630 | $28,390 | $28,130 | $26,420 | 90 |
| Farmington | $29,380 | $28,730 | $27,210 | $25,455 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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