The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Albuquerque, NM is $51,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,480.
Pay spans roughly $43,510 at the 10th percentile to $86,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.00 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as chefs and head cooks in Albuquerque, NM.
| Median (annual) | $51,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.00 |
| 10th percentile | $43,510 |
| 90th percentile | $86,500 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.