How much does a hotel make in New Mexico?
$29,300a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in New Mexico. That is $14.09 an hour or $2,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.09
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,450Median: $29,300Highest 10%: $35,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,450 | $13.20 | |
| 25th | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| Median | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| 75th | $33,370 | $16.04 | |
| 90th | $35,110 | $16.88 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $33,440 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $29,910 |
| Farmington, NM | $28,810 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $28,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 41. North Carolina | $29,900 |
| 42. Kansas | $29,750 |
| 43. Texas | $29,630 |
| 44. New Mexico | $29,300 |
| 45. Georgia | $29,130 |
| 46. Arkansas | $28,300 |
| 47. Alabama | $28,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $14.09 ($29,300 a year).
Do hotels make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $29,300 against $35,070 nationally, 16% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for hotel pay?
New Mexico ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays hotels the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $33,440 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.