Carpenters Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $44,910 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.59
10th percentile $34,660
90th percentile $61,120
Employed locally 170
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,660
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $44,910
    75th
    $57,220
    90th
    $61,120

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 81% Median Carpenters salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,940
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,000
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,150
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,910

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    Electricians $52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Las Cruces, NM is $21.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.09 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Las Cruces, NM is 24.3% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $34,660 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.