How much does a waiter and waitress make in Albuquerque?
$38,050a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $18.29 an hour or $3,171 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.29
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 5,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,650Median: $38,050Highest 10%: $69,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,650 | $13.29 | |
| 25th | $29,110 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| 75th | $58,930 | $28.33 | |
| 90th | $69,370 | $33.35 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,640 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,670 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,210 |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $60,040 |
| Cook | $38,860 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,270 |
| Cook | $37,740 |
| Bartender | $37,400 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $36,890 |
| Cook | $35,190 |
| Food Server | $35,160 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,380 |
| Dishwasher | $31,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $18.29 ($38,050 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $38,050 against $35,230 nationally, 8% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $36,920, so Albuquerque pays 3% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for waiter and waitress pay?
73 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,370 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.