Bartenders Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $39,210 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $27,330
90th percentile $64,080
Employed locally 510
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,330
    25th
    $28,330
    50th (median)
    $39,210
    75th
    $51,760
    90th
    $64,080

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,860
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,730
    Food Preparation Workers $34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,750
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $31,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Santa Fe, NM is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.56 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Santa Fe, NM is 16.9% above 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,330 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,330.