Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $170,740 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $82.09
10th percentile $115,890
90th percentile $231,360
Employed locally 40
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $115,890
    25th
    $134,410
    50th (median)
    $170,740
    75th
    $192,620
    90th
    $231,360

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 307% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 207% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Engineering Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    New Mexico $215,730
    Albuquerque, NM $215,120
    Midland, TX $209,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Engineering Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albuquerque, NM $215,120
    Santa Fe, NM $176,930
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $176,810
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $174,540
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $174,430
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $172,060

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,780
    Managers, All Other $120,640
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $106,690
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,140
    Financial Managers $113,660
    Food Service Managers $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Las Cruces, NM is $82.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.33 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries?

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 1.8% above the national median of $167,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $115,890 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,410.