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Bartenders in New Mexico earned a median of $36,980 a year ($17.78 an hour) in May 2025, 8% above the national median of $34,340; 3,790 were employed there, ranking #16 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $36,980 | $34,340 |
| Mean annual wage | $41,500 | $40,790 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.78 | $16.51 |
| 10th percentile | $25,720 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $27,050 | $27,400 |
| 75th percentile | $50,630 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $63,570 | $73,770 |
| Employment | 3,790 | 756,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.351 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.89 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.