Waiters and Waitresses Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #18 of 51 · NM
7.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,210 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $36,920
Employment 12,740
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,670P25 $28,570 Median $36,920P75 $56,940P90 $69,410
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in New Mexico earn between $26,670 and $69,410. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in New Mexico is $43,210, about 7.9% above the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,640 | $49,990 | 1,680 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,670 | $43,760 | 1,190 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,050 | $43,830 | 5,880 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,210 | $43,460 | 570 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $33,800 | $40,690 | 1,010 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $29,530 | $37,770 | 2,320 |