How much does a bartender make in Santa Fe?
$44,250a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $21.27 an hour or $3,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.27
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,590Median: $44,250Highest 10%: $65,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,590 | $13.26 | |
| 25th | $28,460 | $13.68 | |
| Median | $44,250 | $21.27 | |
| 75th | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| 90th | $65,640 | $31.56 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,400 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,470 |
| Farmington, NM | $31,030 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $72,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $47,290 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,640 |
| Cook | $39,370 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
| Cook | $37,820 |
| Cook | $37,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,120 |
| Dishwasher | $33,750 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $32,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $21.27 ($44,250 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $44,250 against $34,340 nationally, 29% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $36,980, so Santa Fe pays 20% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for bartender pay?
38 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,640 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.