What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's salary?

An Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,648 for beginners, reaching about $40,175 at mid-level, and approach $42,823 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier?

Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier roles are District of Columbia $49,925, California $49,736, Massachusetts $49,073. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Restaurant & Bars Manager: $92,144; Restaurant Assistant GM: $44,201; Assistant Manager Restaurant II: $43,608; Restaurant Assistant General Manager: $42,500; Fast Food Restaurant Assistant Manager: $42,500.

Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier in New Mexico is $41,764 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,335
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,182 to $49,391
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,010

10% $33,010

50% (Median) $41,764

90% $56,335

Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,391	$4,116	$950	$24
Average	$41,764	$3,480	$803	$20
25th Percentile	$37,182	$3,098	$715	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salaries

An Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,648
Early Career (1-2 years): $38,831
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,175
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,505
Expert (over 8 years): $42,823

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	less than 1 year	$38,648
Early Career Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	1-2 years	$38,831
Mid-Level Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	2-4 years	$40,175
Senior-Level Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	5-8 years	$42,505
Expert Level Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier	over 8 years	$42,823

How Do Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommeliers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,925.
California: $49,736.
Massachusetts: $49,073.

District of Columbia $49,925 California $49,736 Massachusetts $49,073 Washington $48,893 New Jersey $48,875 Alaska $48,812 Connecticut $48,189 New York $47,937

Hawaii $47,130 Rhode Island $46,751 Maryland $46,494 Minnesota $46,142 Colorado $46,007 Illinois $45,962 Oregon $45,790 Delaware $45,664

New Hampshire $45,585 Virginia $45,407 Pennsylvania $44,889 Nevada $44,627 North Dakota $44,541 Michigan $44,406 Wisconsin $44,357 Vermont $44,257

Texas $43,982 Maine $43,964 Arizona $43,937 Ohio $43,906 Georgia $43,491 Indiana $43,283 Wyoming $43,243 Utah $43,180

Iowa $43,153 Kansas $42,936 Louisiana $42,873 North Carolina $42,850 Missouri $42,841 Florida $42,666 Montana $42,571 Nebraska $42,481

Kentucky $42,431 South Carolina $42,251 Tennessee $42,138 Idaho $42,093 New Mexico $41,764 Oklahoma $41,692 Alabama $41,426 South Dakota $40,979

Arkansas $40,736 West Virginia $40,605 Mississippi $40,213

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $42,208
Belen: $41,973
Bernalillo: $42,283

Algodones, NM $42,208

Belen, NM $41,973

Bernalillo, NM $42,283

Bluewater, NM $41,395

Bosque, NM $41,665

Casa Blanca, NM $41,759

Cedar Crest, NM $42,318

Cedarvale, NM $40,659

Cerrillos, NM $42,239

Claunch, NM $40,508

Coyote, NM $41,617

Cuba, NM $41,550

Cubero, NM $41,852

Edgewood, NM $42,129

Estancia, NM $41,627

Gallina, NM $41,399

Counselor, NM $41,425

Grants, NM $41,348

Milan, NM $41,513

Isleta, NM $42,356

Jarales, NM $41,933

Jemez Pueblo, NM $42,005

Jemez Springs, NM $41,876

Laguna, NM $42,056

La Jara, NM $41,504

La Joya, NM $41,408

Lindrith, NM $41,357

Los Lunas, NM $42,196

Mcintosh, NM $41,856

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $41,578

Moriarty, NM $41,715

Mountainair, NM $41,265

Nageezi, NM $41,370

New Laguna, NM $41,831

Paguate, NM $41,860

Pena Blanca, NM $42,327

Peralta, NM $42,262

Placitas, NM $42,284

Ponderosa, NM $41,952

Prewitt, NM $41,383

Regina, NM $41,412

Sandia Park, NM $42,212

Corrales, NM $42,371

San Fidel, NM $41,606

San Rafael, NM $41,429

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $42,212

San Ysidro, NM $42,156

Stanley, NM $41,710

Tijeras, NM $42,217

Tome, NM $42,139

Torreon, NM $41,999

Veguita, NM $41,662

Willard, NM $41,191

Youngsville, NM $41,628

Bosque Farms, NM $42,340

Clines Corners, NM $41,458

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $42,244

Cochiti Lake, NM $42,299

Albuquerque, NM $42,395

Kirtland Afb, NM $42,395

Rio Rancho, NM $42,326

Gallup, NM $41,443

Brimhall, NM $41,325

Church Rock, NM $41,345

Continental Divide, NM $41,316

Crownpoint, NM $41,350

Fence Lake, NM $41,165

Fort Wingate, NM $41,330

Gamerco, NM $41,400

Mentmore, NM $41,336

Mexican Springs, NM $41,331

Ramah, NM $41,255

Rehoboth, NM $41,358

Thoreau, NM $41,361

Tohatchi, NM $41,323

Vanderwagen, NM $41,331

Zuni, NM $41,321

Navajo, NM $41,377

Jamestown, NM $41,275

Pinehill, NM $41,223

Sheep Springs, NM $41,367

Smith Lake, NM $41,522

Yatahey, NM $41,353

Farmington, NM $41,551

Aztec, NM $41,628

Blanco, NM $41,434

Bloomfield, NM $41,385

Flora Vista, NM $41,594

Fruitland, NM $41,334

Kirtland, NM $41,595

La Plata, NM $41,610

Navajo Dam, NM $41,591

Shiprock, NM $41,533

Waterflow, NM $41,512

Newcomb, NM $41,342

Sanostee, NM $41,368

Santa Fe, NM $42,611

Abiquiu, NM $41,446

Alcalde, NM $42,168

Amalia, NM $41,383

Arroyo Hondo, NM $41,325

Arroyo Seco, NM $41,372

Canjilon, NM $41,318

Canones, NM $41,694

Carson, NM $41,483

Cebolla, NM $41,342

Cerro, NM $41,354

Chama, NM $41,523

Chamisal, NM $42,056

Chimayo, NM $42,351

Cordova, NM $42,280

Costilla, NM $41,556

Taos Ski Valley, NM $41,241

Dixon, NM $42,016

Dulce, NM $41,523

El Prado, NM $41,409

El Rito, NM $41,599

Embudo, NM $41,800

Espanola, NM $42,300

Glorieta, NM $42,447

Hernandez, NM $41,907

Ilfeld, NM $42,055

La Madera, NM $41,526

Lamy, NM $42,285

Llano, NM $41,971

Los Alamos, NM $42,386

White Rock, NM $42,465

Medanales, NM $41,953

Ojo Caliente, NM $41,706

Los Ojos, NM $41,422

Pecos, NM $42,315

Penasco, NM $41,815

Petaca, NM $41,279

Questa, NM $41,398

Ranchos De Taos, NM $41,616

Red River, NM $41,280

Ribera, NM $41,546

Rowe, NM $42,095

San Cristobal, NM $41,279

San Jose, NM $41,991

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $42,197

Santa Cruz, NM $42,337

Serafina, NM $41,440

Taos, NM $41,385

Tererro, NM $42,450

Tesuque, NM $42,611

Tierra Amarilla, NM $41,385

Trampas, NM $41,780

Tres Piedras, NM $41,268

Truchas, NM $42,161

Vadito, NM $41,760

Valdez, NM $41,310

Vallecitos, NM $41,277

Velarde, NM $41,952

Villanueva, NM $41,465

Spaceport City, NM $40,620

Las Vegas, NM $41,114

Angel Fire, NM $41,235

Anton Chico, NM $41,042

Buena Vista, NM $41,419

Chacon, NM $41,449

Cimarron, NM $41,170

Cleveland, NM $41,743

Eagle Nest, NM $41,201

Guadalupita, NM $41,385

Holman, NM $41,636

La Loma, NM $40,973

Maxwell, NM $41,184

Miami, NM $41,095

Mills, NM $40,949

Montezuma, NM $41,954

Mora, NM $41,801

Mosquero, NM $40,914

Ocate, NM $41,140

Ojo Feliz, NM $41,248

Rainsville, NM $41,429

Raton, NM $41,288

Rociada, NM $41,976

Roy, NM $40,958

Sapello, NM $41,611

Solano, NM $40,908

Springer, NM $41,077

Ute Park, NM $41,190

Valmora, NM $41,079

Wagon Mound, NM $41,032

Watrous, NM $41,093

Socorro, NM $40,998

Aragon, NM $41,122

Datil, NM $40,952

Lemitar, NM $41,188

Luna, NM $41,195

Magdalena, NM $40,955

Pie Town, NM $41,092

Polvadera, NM $41,288

Quemado, NM $41,177

Reserve, NM $41,103

San Acacia, NM $41,356

San Antonio, NM $40,771

Truth Or Consequences, NM $40,762

Arrey, NM $40,756

Caballo, NM $40,783

Derry, NM $40,576

Elephant Butte, NM $40,868

Garfield, NM $40,458

Hatch, NM $39,810

Monticello, NM $40,760

Rincon, NM $39,581

Salem, NM $40,332

Williamsburg, NM $40,814

Winston, NM $40,790

Las Cruces, NM $39,063

White Sands Missile Range, NM $39,191

Santa Teresa, NM $39,476

Playas, NM $40,951

Animas, NM $41,051

Anthony, NM $39,466

Arenas Valley, NM $40,979

Bayard, NM $40,941

Berino, NM $39,287

Buckhorn, NM $40,983

Santa Clara, NM $41,013

Chamberino, NM $39,328

Cliff, NM $40,936

Columbus, NM $40,826

Deming, NM $40,835

Dona Ana, NM $39,064

Fairacres, NM $39,181

Faywood, NM $40,816

Fort Bayard, NM $40,973

Gila, NM $40,875

Glenwood, NM $40,907

Hachita, NM $40,826

Hanover, NM $40,834

Hillsboro, NM $40,751

Hurley, NM $40,913

La Mesa, NM $39,810

Lordsburg, NM $40,921

Mesilla, NM $39,064

Mesilla Park, NM $39,068

Mesquite, NM $39,101

Mimbres, NM $40,867

Mule Creek, NM $40,977

Organ, NM $39,088

Pinos Altos, NM $40,935

Radium Springs, NM $39,079

Redrock, NM $40,831

Rodeo, NM $41,103

San Miguel, NM $39,086

Silver City, NM $40,935

Sunland Park, NM $39,266

Tyrone, NM $41,057

Vado, NM $39,117

Chaparral, NM $39,610

Clovis, NM $40,857

Cannon Afb, NM $40,767

Broadview, NM $40,738

Causey, NM $40,668

Crossroads, NM $40,572

Dora, NM $40,765

Elida, NM $40,595

Floyd, NM $40,694

Fort Sumner, NM $40,661

Grady, NM $40,777

House, NM $40,744

Kenna, NM $40,596

Lingo, NM $40,665

Melrose, NM $40,751

Milnesand, NM $40,580

Pep, NM $40,635

Portales, NM $40,784

Rogers, NM $40,646

Saint Vrain, NM $40,777

Taiban, NM $40,647

Texico, NM $40,793

Yeso, NM $40,500

Roswell, NM $40,547

Artesia, NM $40,627

Caprock, NM $40,544

Carlsbad, NM $40,654

Dexter, NM $40,576

Eunice, NM $40,690

Hagerman, NM $40,596

Hobbs, NM $40,749

Hope, NM $40,447

Jal, NM $40,642

Lake Arthur, NM $40,529

Lakewood, NM $40,589

Loco Hills, NM $40,664

Loving, NM $40,643

Lovington, NM $40,710

Mcdonald, NM $40,599

Malaga, NM $40,604

Maljamar, NM $40,564

Monument, NM $40,659

Tatum, NM $40,625

Whites City, NM $40,693

Carrizozo, NM $40,355

Alamogordo, NM $40,226

Alto, NM $40,360

Bent, NM $40,234

Capitan, NM $40,267

Cloudcroft, NM $40,229

Corona, NM $40,530

Encino, NM $40,856

Fort Stanton, NM $40,284

Glencoe, NM $40,255

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $40,222

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $40,222

Hondo, NM $40,292

La Luz, NM $40,222

Lincoln, NM $40,175

Mayhill, NM $40,313

Mescalero, NM $40,240

Nogal, NM $40,412

Orogrande, NM $40,242

Picacho, NM $40,283

Pinon, NM $40,435

Ruidoso, NM $40,437

Ruidoso Downs, NM $40,382

Sacramento, NM $40,258

San Patricio, NM $40,305

Sunspot, NM $40,222

Timberon, NM $40,309

Tinnie, NM $40,260

Tularosa, NM $40,248

Vaughn, NM $40,691

Weed, NM $40,308

Tucumcari, NM $40,893

Amistad, NM $40,840

Bard, NM $40,775

Capulin, NM $41,237

Clayton, NM $40,920

Conchas Dam, NM $40,957

Cuervo, NM $40,760

Des Moines, NM $41,074

Folsom, NM $41,137

Garita, NM $40,878

Gladstone, NM $40,960

Grenville, NM $40,953

Logan, NM $40,892

Mcalister, NM $40,765

Nara Visa, NM $40,795

Newkirk, NM $40,840

Quay, NM $40,863

San Jon, NM $40,820

Santa Rosa, NM $40,863

Sedan, NM $40,878

Trementina, NM $40,876

Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Restaurant Manager/Sommelier's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$37,182

Average $41,764/year

$49,391

$3,098

Average $3,480/month

$4,116

$715

Average $803/week

$950

$18

Average $20/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,391	$4,116	$950	$24
Average	$41,764	$3,480	$803	$20
25th Percentile	$37,182	$3,098	$715	$18

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