Waiters and Waitresses Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Waiters and Waitresses in New Mexico earn a median salary of $31,763 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.9% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 13,310 waiters and waitresses are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $28,500 to $36,610 depending on location.
$31,763
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$36,610
Highest paying metro
$28,500
Lowest paying metro
13,310
Employed in New Mexico
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,610 | $29,040 | $50,970 | 1,750 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,120 | $27,000 | $45,530 | 1,290 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $31,490 | $27,800 | $46,930 | 6,040 |
| Farmington, NM | $30,840 | $26,990 | $46,220 | 560 |
| Northern New Mexico | $29,020 | $26,490 | $41,750 | 1,100 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $28,500 | $26,580 | $39,180 | 2,570 |