Bartenders Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $28,670 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.78
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $62,500
Employed locally 260
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $25,600
    50th (median)
    $28,670
    75th
    $47,310
    90th
    $62,500

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 52% Median Bartenders salary is 48% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,480
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,120
    Food Preparation Workers $31,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,390
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Las Cruces, NM is $13.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.61 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Las Cruces, NM is 14.5% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,600.