Community Health Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $39,850 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.16
10th percentile $33,340
90th percentile $62,700
Employed locally 30
National median $51,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,340
    25th
    $35,230
    50th (median)
    $39,850
    75th
    $53,770
    90th
    $62,700

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Community Health Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Community Health Workers salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community Health Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Carson City, NV $75,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,030
    District of Columbia $71,550
    New Mexico $71,210
    New Haven, CT $66,910

    Nearby metros — Community Health Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,350
    Albuquerque, NM $58,290
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,270
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,250
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,790

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,120
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $97,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community Health Workers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Community Health Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $19.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.91 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Community Health Workers salaries?

    The median Community Health Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 21.9% below the national median of $51,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community Health Workers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Community Health Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,340 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,230.