Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $57,680 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $83,780
Employed locally 50
National median $64,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $48,940
    50th (median)
    $57,680
    75th
    $71,250
    90th
    $83,780

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 104% Median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $105,820
    Napa, CA $95,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,540
    Corvallis, OR $90,480
    Bend, OR $90,480

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,170
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,090
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $81,480
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,510
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,790
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,510

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $107,720
    Engineers, All Other $117,000
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,310
    Mechanical Engineers $92,290
    Civil Engineers $79,610
    Electrical Engineers $111,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Las Cruces, NM is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.46 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 10.2% below the national median of $64,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,940.