May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
274 occupations
Across 274 occupations with published wages in Las Cruces, physicians, all other record the highest median at $387,450 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Las Cruces
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,430 | $27,840 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,870 | $27,560 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,360 | $41,030 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,110 | $30,460 |
| Cashiers | 1,630 | $28,710 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,480 | $36,080 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,370 | $32,290 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,340 | $35,410 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,280 | $83,310 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,260 | $85,770 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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