Bartenders Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $29,130 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $63,390
Employed locally 120
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,140
    50th (median)
    $29,130
    75th
    $47,400
    90th
    $63,390

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 55% Median Bartenders salary is 45% 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 Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,370
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,840
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,590
    Food Preparation Workers $28,500
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Farmington, NM is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Farmington, NM is 13.1% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,140.