Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in New Mexico earn a median of $28,480 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,670
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,830; the top 10% earn over $35,180. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,920 median in New Mexico
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,230 median in New Mexico
- Bartenders$36,980 median in New Mexico
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,700 median in New Mexico
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,740 median in New Mexico
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,300 median in New Mexico
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in New Mexico
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in New Mexico?
The median is $28,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,830 and the top 10% earn over $35,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.