How much does a food server make in New Mexico?
$35,740a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in New Mexico. That is $17.18 an hour or $2,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.18
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,750Median: $35,740Highest 10%: $45,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,750 | $14.30 | |
| 25th | $32,840 | $15.79 | |
| Median | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 75th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 90th | $45,190 | $21.73 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,160 |
| Farmington, NM | $29,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 16. Nevada | $36,030 |
| 17. Minnesota | $36,000 |
| 18. Connecticut | $35,950 |
| 19. New Mexico | $35,740 |
| 20. Arizona | $35,390 |
| 21. Virginia | $35,090 |
| 22. Illinois | $35,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.18 ($35,740 a year).
Do food servers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $35,740 against $35,360 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for food server pay?
New Mexico ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays food servers the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $35,160 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.