Budget Analysts Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $74,990 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $56,690
90th percentile $106,850
Employed locally 50
National median $87,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,690
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $94,310
    90th
    $106,850

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Budget Analysts salary vs area income 135% Median Budget Analysts salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Budget Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $141,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,170
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $124,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,890
    District of Columbia $117,960
    Huntsville, AL $109,050

    Nearby metros — Budget Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $124,640
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $105,760
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $96,960
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $94,520
    Albuquerque, NM $90,790
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $83,770

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,190
    Accountants and Auditors$65,800
    Human Resources Specialists$55,100
    Management Analysts$73,900
    Compliance Officers$77,050
    Project Management Specialists$75,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Budget Analysts make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Budget Analysts in Las Cruces, NM is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Budget Analysts salaries?

    The median Budget Analysts salary in Las Cruces, NM is 14.7% below the national median of $87,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Budget Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $56,690 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.