Bartenders Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,780 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.76
10th percentile $25,530
90th percentile $61,970
Employed locally 320
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,530
    25th
    $26,120
    50th (median)
    $32,780
    75th
    $47,320
    90th
    $61,970

    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

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,690
    Waiters and Waitresses$29,020
    Food Preparation Workers$28,320
    Cooks, Restaurant$33,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,980
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Northern New Mexico is $15.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Northern New Mexico is 2.2% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,530 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,120.