Bartenders Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $30,600 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.71
10th percentile $25,560
90th percentile $62,400
Employed locally 1,680
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,560
    25th
    $26,640
    50th (median)
    $30,600
    75th
    $48,500
    90th
    $62,400

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 45% Median Bartenders salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,910
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,900
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $46,630
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,260

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,170
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,360
    Food Preparation Workers $30,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,200
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Albuquerque, NM is $14.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.57 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Albuquerque, NM is 8.7% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,560 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,640.