How much does a waiter and waitress make in Santa Fe?
$46,640a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Santa Fe, NM metro area. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.42
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,900Median: $46,640Highest 10%: $78,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,900 | $13.89 | |
| 25th | $31,510 | $15.15 | |
| Median | $46,640 | $22.42 | |
| 75th | $63,400 | $30.48 | |
| 90th | $78,210 | $37.60 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,670 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,050 |
| Farmington, NM | $37,210 |
Related jobs in Santa Fe
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $72,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $47,290 |
| Bartender | $44,250 |
| Cook | $39,370 |
| Cook | $38,000 |
| Cook | $37,820 |
| Cook | $37,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,120 |
| Dishwasher | $33,750 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $32,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Santa Fe?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Fe, NM metro area is $22.42 ($46,640 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Santa Fe than the national average?
Yes: $46,640 against $35,230 nationally, 32% more.
How does Santa Fe compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $36,920, so Santa Fe pays 26% more.
Where does Santa Fe rank for waiter and waitress pay?
28 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Santa Fe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,210 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.