salary$35,190 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,250per year
Jobs in the area3,390people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Albuquerque?
Expensive. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 47.8% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Restaurant Cook pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Albuquerque
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Albuquerque, NM area is $35,190 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $29,610 and $43,250.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 47.8% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.