Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations in New Mexico
15 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data
Food preparation and serving occupations include chefs, cooks, servers, bartenders, and other workers who prepare and serve food and beverages in restaurants and other settings. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in New Mexico.
| Occupation | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $55,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $39,670 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $38,130 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,540 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,240 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,110 |
| Bartenders | $31,370 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,100 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $30,440 |
| Dishwashers | $29,490 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,350 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,970 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,650 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,910 |