How much does a host and hostess make in New Mexico?
$28,480a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in New Mexico. That is $13.69 an hour or $2,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.69
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,830Median: $28,480Highest 10%: $35,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,830 | $12.90 | |
| 25th | $27,740 | $13.34 | |
| Median | $28,480 | $13.69 | |
| 75th | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| 90th | $35,180 | $16.91 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $30,360 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $28,480 |
| Farmington, NM | $27,540 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $27,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 28. Michigan | $28,950 |
| 29. Montana | $28,910 |
| 30. North Dakota | $28,660 |
| 31. New Mexico | $28,480 |
| 32. Nebraska | $28,450 |
| 33. North Carolina | $28,320 |
| 34. Iowa | $28,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $13.69 ($28,480 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $28,480 against $31,200 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for host and hostess pay?
New Mexico ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays host and hostesss the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $30,360 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.