Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in New Mexico
In New Mexico, hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops earn $27,910 at the median — $13.42 an hour. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $34K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Mexico. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $28K get you in New Mexico?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico
Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $28K. Top earners bring in $34K or more, a $7K spread from bottom to top.
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary by metro in New Mexico
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $29K | +5% | 450 |
| Albuquerque | $28K | -0% | 1,630 |
| Farmington | $27K | -4% | 180 |
| Las Cruces | $27K | -5% | 350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops make in New Mexico?
The median is $27,910 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,330, and experienced hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops can clear $33,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $28K enough to live in New Mexico?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,007/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 55.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary go in New Mexico?
New Mexico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary is worth about $29,991 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.