How much does a host and hostess make in Las Cruces?
$27,220a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $13.09 an hour or $2,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.09
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 255 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,310Median: $27,220Highest 10%: $34,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,310 | $12.65 | |
| 25th | $26,810 | $12.89 | |
| Median | $27,220 | $13.09 | |
| 75th | $27,650 | $13.29 | |
| 90th | $34,370 | $16.52 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Santa Fe, NM | $30,360 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $28,480 |
| Farmington, NM | $27,540 |
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 |
| Bartender | $34,470 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $13.09 ($27,220 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $27,220 against $31,200 nationally, 13% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $28,480, so Las Cruces pays 4% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for host and hostess pay?
255 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $34,370 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.