Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $26,910 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.94
10th percentile $26,090
90th percentile $34,000
Employed locally 180
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,090
    25th
    $26,140
    50th (median)
    $26,910
    75th
    $27,500
    90th
    $34,000

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 51% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 49% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,150
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $38,100
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,790
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $35,730

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,370
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,840
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,590
    Food Preparation Workers $28,500
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Farmington, NM is $12.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.67 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington 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 Farmington, NM is 11.4% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $26,090 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,140.