How much does a bartender make in New Mexico?
$36,980a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in New Mexico. That is $17.78 an hour or $3,082 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.78
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,720Median: $36,980Highest 10%: $63,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,720 | $12.37 | |
| 25th | $27,050 | $13.00 | |
| Median | $36,980 | $17.78 | |
| 75th | $50,630 | $24.34 | |
| 90th | $63,570 | $30.56 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $44,250 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,400 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,470 |
| Farmington, NM | $31,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 12. Colorado | $38,170 |
| 13. Maryland | $37,580 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,440 |
| 15. New Mexico | $36,980 |
| 16. Delaware | $36,840 |
| 17. Michigan | $36,780 |
| 18. North Carolina | $36,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.78 ($36,980 a year).
Do bartenders make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $36,980 against $34,340 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for bartender pay?
New Mexico ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays bartenders the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $44,250 a year.
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.