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Bartenders in New Mexico

Bartenders mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to customers at bars, restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs. They take orders directly from patrons or through waitstaff, prepare drinks using various techniques and ingredients, and handle cash transactions In New Mexico the median pay is $36,980 a year, 8% above the national median of $34,340.

$36,980median pay in New Mexico, per year
$27,050–$50,630middle half earn
3,790employed in New Mexico
$34,340U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Mexico

11open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Mexico or remote
6employers hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationPersuasionReading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and Security

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O*NET-SOC 35-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.