Bartenders Salary in New Mexico

Bartenders in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $45,130 a year) and the least in Farmington ($39,340), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bartenders average at $41,500 and the median at $36,980 for 3,790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,790.

Bartenders average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$45,130
Albuquerque$42,520
Las Cruces$39,870
Farmington$39,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$45,130	$44,250	$28,460	$37,469	99
Albuquerque	$42,520	$37,400	$27,320	$35,484	96
Las Cruces	$39,870	$34,470	$25,840	$33,468	90
Farmington	$39,340	$31,030	$26,530	$33,065	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bartenders salary in other states

Bartenders salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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