Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $77,650 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.33
10th percentile $46,000
90th percentile $96,880
Employed locally 70
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,000
    25th
    $61,550
    50th (median)
    $77,650
    75th
    $84,330
    90th
    $96,880

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 140% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,730
    Lexington Park, MD $98,070
    New Jersey $97,730

    Nearby metros — Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,290
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $94,900
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $93,670
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $91,640
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $86,340
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $82,170

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,480
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55,670
    Tire Repairers and Changers$30,110
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$46,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Las Cruces, NM is $37.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.58 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 1.3% below the national median of $78,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,000 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,550.