Construction Laborers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $38,520 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.52
10th percentile $28,770
90th percentile $52,620
Employed locally 830
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,770
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $38,520
    75th
    $45,340
    90th
    $52,620

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 69% Median Construction Laborers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $62,450
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,650
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $57,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,010

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    Electricians $52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,420
    Carpenters $44,910
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Las Cruces, NM is $18.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.36 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 17.6% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $28,770 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.