Baristas Salary in New Mexico
Baristas in New Mexico earn a median of $28,700 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,250
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,670; the top 10% earn over $36,360. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,640 median in New Mexico
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,360 median in New Mexico
- Cooks, Fast Food$30,190 median in New Mexico
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,700 median in New Mexico
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,920 median in New Mexico
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,740 median in New Mexico
Baristas pay in New Mexico
How much do baristas make in New Mexico?
The median is $28,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,670 and the top 10% earn over $36,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.