Food Servers Salary in New Mexico
Food Servers in New Mexico earn a median of $35,740 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,750; the top 10% earn over $45,190. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,700 median in New Mexico
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,470 median in New Mexico
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,920 median in New Mexico
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,360 median in New Mexico
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,480 median in New Mexico
- Cooks, Fast Food$30,190 median in New Mexico
Food Servers pay in New Mexico
How much do food servers make in New Mexico?
The median is $35,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,750 and the top 10% earn over $45,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.