salary$38,670 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$64,750per year
Jobs in the area1,190people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Las Cruces?
Expensive. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 39.3% 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 Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Las Cruces, NM area is $38,670 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $26,490 and $64,750.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 39.3% 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 Las Cruces, NM metro area.