How much does a bartender make in Las Cruces?
$34,470a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $16.57 an hour or $2,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.57
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 145 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $34,470Highest 10%: $63,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $25,840 | $12.42 | |
| Median | $34,470 | $16.57 | |
| 75th | $49,860 | $23.97 | |
| 90th | $63,680 | $30.62 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Santa Fe, NM | $44,250 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,400 |
| Farmington, NM | $31,030 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,870 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $38,670 |
| Cook | $36,060 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,360 |
| Cook | $30,980 |
| Dishwasher | $29,070 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $28,750 |
| Cook | $28,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,560 |
| Host and Hostess | $27,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $16.57 ($34,470 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $34,470 against $34,340 nationally, 0% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $36,980, so Las Cruces pays 7% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for bartender pay?
145 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,680 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.