Bakers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $29,530 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.20
10th percentile $27,220
90th percentile $37,910
Employed locally 160
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,220
    25th
    $27,750
    50th (median)
    $29,530
    75th
    $34,730
    90th
    $37,910

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 53% Median Bakers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,980
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,110
    North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $40,480

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,260
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$47,060
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Las Cruces, NM is $14.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.36 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 19.4% below the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,220 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,750.