Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Eastern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $28,500 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.70
10th percentile $25,390
90th percentile $50,370
Employed locally 2,570
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,390
    25th
    $26,580
    50th (median)
    $28,500
    75th
    $39,180
    90th
    $50,370

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,050
    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
    Cooks, Fast Food $28,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Eastern New Mexico is $13.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.20 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Eastern New Mexico is 15.6% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $25,390 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,580.