Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $40,840 -34% vs national
Median hourly $19.63
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $61,210
Employed locally 120
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $35,970
    50th (median)
    $40,840
    75th
    $53,630
    90th
    $61,210

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $92,740
    Medford, OR $89,040
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,310
    Albany, OR $84,850
    New York $84,660
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,170

    Nearby metros — Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,310
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,170
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $81,070
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $81,030
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $80,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,130

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,520
    Physical Therapists $90,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists $105,500
    Physicians, All Other $387,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Las Cruces, NM is $19.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.80 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 34% below the national median of $61,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,970.