salary$38,050 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$69,370per year
Jobs in the area5,880people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Albuquerque?
Expensive. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 44.2% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Albuquerque, NM area is $38,050 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $27,650 and $69,370.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 44.2% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.