New Mexico Median
$28,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.80
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $31,200
State Rank
#32 of 51
28,250 employed here
How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make in New Mexico?
Fast Food and Counter Workers in New Mexico take home a median of $28,700 annually — roughly $13.80 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $31,200.
Within New Mexico, entry-level pay starts around $26,670 while the top 10% make $36,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,070 and $30,140 a year.
Fast Food and Counter Workers salary range in New Mexico
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $26,670 | $12.82 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $28,070 | $13.50 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $28,700 | $13.80 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $30,140 | $14.49 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $36,360 | $17.48 |
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How New Mexico compares
New Mexico ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories for Fast Food and Counter Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in other states
California $42,280Washington $37,710District of Columbia $37,430Colorado $36,270Vermont $36,030Massachusetts $35,850Connecticut $35,380Hawaii $35,250New York $35,250Oregon $35,050Maine $34,710Arizona $34,230New Jersey $34,150Illinois $33,910Maryland $33,660Alaska $33,280Nevada $31,950New Hampshire $31,590Rhode Island $31,490Minnesota $31,370Delaware $31,300Missouri $30,390Virginia $30,110North Dakota $30,080South Dakota $29,490Montana $29,090Florida $29,080Nebraska $29,000Idaho $28,940Michigan $28,930Indiana $28,790Utah $28,670Wisconsin $28,600North Carolina $28,570Pennsylvania $28,570Ohio $28,430Iowa $28,390Wyoming $27,860Texas $27,740Kansas $27,580South Carolina $27,520Tennessee $27,470Kentucky $27,130Georgia $26,920Arkansas $26,250West Virginia $26,070Alabama $23,700Oklahoma $23,430Louisiana $22,800Mississippi $22,610
Working as Fast Food and Counter Workers in New Mexico
Nationally, about 3,854,000 people work as Fast Food and Counter Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare New Mexico pay ($28,700) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make in New Mexico?
The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in New Mexico is $28,700 per year, or about $13.80 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $26,670 at the entry level to $36,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Mexico pay compare to the national average?
New Mexico pays Fast Food and Counter Workers about 8% less than the national median of $31,200. New Mexico ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Mexico a good state for Fast Food and Counter Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $28,700 a year. About 28,250 Fast Food and Counter Workers are employed in New Mexico. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Mexico?
The highest-paying occupations in New Mexico include Emergency Medicine Physician ($405,130), Anesthesiologist ($393,970), Surgeon, All Other ($363,940), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.