Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $29,020 -14% vs national
Median hourly $13.95
10th percentile $25,560
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 1,100
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,560
    25th
    $26,490
    50th (median)
    $29,020
    75th
    $41,750
    90th
    $52,000

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,690
    Food Preparation Workers $28,320
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,980
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,690
    Bartenders $32,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northern New Mexico is $13.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northern New Mexico is 14% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $25,560 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,490.