How much does a waiter and waitress make in New Mexico?
$36,920a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in New Mexico. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,670Median: $36,920Highest 10%: $69,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,670 | $12.82 | |
| 25th | $28,570 | $13.74 | |
| Median | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $56,940 | $27.38 | |
| 90th | $69,410 | $33.37 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,640 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,670 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,050 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 13. New Hampshire | $38,430 |
| 14. Connecticut | $37,770 |
| 15. Michigan | $37,760 |
| 16. New Mexico | $36,920 |
| 17. Delaware | $36,880 |
| 18. Maryland | $36,750 |
| 19. Ohio | $36,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $17.75 ($36,920 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $36,920 against $35,230 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for waiter and waitress pay?
New Mexico ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $46,640 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.