Cashiers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $28,170 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.54
10th percentile $25,890
90th percentile $33,800
Employed locally 1,720
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,890
    25th
    $26,650
    50th (median)
    $28,170
    75th
    $30,150
    90th
    $33,800

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 51% Median Cashiers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cashiers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780

    Nearby metros — Cashiers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,160
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $36,020
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $35,890
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,800

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,960
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $54,780
    Insurance Sales Agents $44,690
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,490
    Counter and Rental Clerks $30,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Las Cruces, NM is $13.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.04 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 9.7% below the national median of $31,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $25,890 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,650.