Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $119,000 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.21
10th percentile $77,830
90th percentile $162,590
Employed locally 70
National median $155,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,830
    25th
    $103,480
    50th (median)
    $119,000
    75th
    $134,430
    90th
    $162,590

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Hardware Engineers salary vs area income 214% Median Computer Hardware Engineers salary is 114% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Hardware Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $197,090
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $188,540
    Connecticut $188,540
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $184,560
    California $179,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $174,070

    Nearby metros — Computer Hardware Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $142,560
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $131,210
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $121,680
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $111,130
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $95,260

    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 Computer Hardware Engineers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Las Cruces, NM is $57.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.00 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Computer Hardware Engineers salaries?

    The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 23.2% below the national median of $155,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Hardware Engineers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Computer Hardware Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,830 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,480.