Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Eastern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $28,050 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.49
10th percentile $25,600
90th percentile $32,670
Employed locally 510
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,600
    25th
    $27,090
    50th (median)
    $28,050
    75th
    $28,230
    90th
    $32,670

    Top-paying metros for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,250
    Hawaii $43,070
    Urban Honolulu, HI $42,070
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $38,280

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,050
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,500
    Food Preparation Workers$28,330
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,720
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Eastern New Mexico is $13.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.71 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries?

    The median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Eastern New Mexico is 7.7% below the national median of $30,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $25,600 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,090.