Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in New Mexico
Chefs and Head Cooks in New Mexico earn a median of $62,250 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,250
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,370; the top 10% earn over $100,010. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Food Service Managers$65,210 median in New Mexico
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,310 median in New Mexico
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,840 median in New Mexico
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,470 median in New Mexico
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,640 median in New Mexico
- Cooks, Restaurant$35,020 median in New Mexico
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in New Mexico
How much do chefs and head cooks make in New Mexico?
The median is $62,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,370 and the top 10% earn over $100,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.