Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $33,300 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.01
10th percentile $26,950
90th percentile $36,350
Employed locally 270
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,950
    25th
    $29,420
    50th (median)
    $33,300
    75th
    $35,180
    90th
    $36,350

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary vs area income 49% Median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Nearby metros — Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,360
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $37,090
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $37,080
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $36,870

    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
    Bartenders $30,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Albuquerque, NM is $16.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.89 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.4% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $26,950 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,420.