Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Las Cruces
274 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Las Cruces belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $387,450 per year. The lowest published median is $26,480.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $387,450 | 170 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $228,040 | 100 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $207,000 | 80 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,990 | 40 | |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | $141,350 | 100 | |
| 6 | Aerospace Engineers | $136,860 | 70 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $135,900 | 120 | |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | $131,990 | 210 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,360 | 100 | |
| 10 | Veterinarians | $124,640 | 40 | |
| 11 | Engineers, All Other | $121,510 | 220 | |
| 12 | Physical Therapists | $120,350 | 200 | |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | 30 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $117,540 | 160 | |
| 15 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $117,150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $115,920 | 310 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $115,610 | 80 | |
| 18 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $114,590 | 210 | |
| 19 | Operations Research Analysts | $114,150 | 130 | |
| 20 | Information Security Analysts | $113,550 | 70 | |
| 21 | Physicists | $112,400 | 30 | |
| 22 | School Psychologists | $110,360 | 80 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $110,140 | 190 | |
| 24 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $109,430 | 170 | |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | $108,690 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $26,480 | 570 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $27,120 | — |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,220 | 240 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,560 | 2,870 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,700 | 150 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $27,840 | 6,430 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $28,100 | 160 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $28,200 | 110 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $28,360 | 260 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,390 | 180 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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