How much does a waiter and waitress make in Las Cruces?
$38,670a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $18.59 an hour or $3,223 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.59
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,490Median: $38,670Highest 10%: $64,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,490 | $12.74 | |
| 25th | $28,170 | $13.54 | |
| Median | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| 75th | $59,430 | $28.57 | |
| 90th | $64,750 | $31.13 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,640 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,050 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,210 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $39,870 |
| 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 |
| Host and Hostess | $27,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $18.59 ($38,670 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $38,670 against $35,230 nationally, 10% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $36,920, so Las Cruces pays 5% more.
Where does Las Cruces rank for waiter and waitress pay?
64 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,750 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.