salary$30,980 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,750per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Las Cruces?
Expensive. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 49.1% 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Las Cruces, NM area is $30,980 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $27,610 and $38,750.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 49.1% 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 Las Cruces, NM metro area.