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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in New Mexico
- Santa Fe$41,790
- Albuquerque$38,390
- Farmington$37,610
- Las Cruces$36,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $41,790 | $39,370 | $36,240 | $34,929 | 99 |
| Albuquerque | $38,390 | $37,740 | $35,360 | $32,343 | 96 |
| Farmington | $37,610 | $37,310 | $32,510 | $31,750 | 88 |
| Las Cruces | $36,070 | $36,060 | $34,530 | $30,579 | 90 |
*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 35-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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