Dishwashers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $28,380 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.64
10th percentile $25,370
90th percentile $30,040
Employed locally 240
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,370
    25th
    $26,960
    50th (median)
    $28,380
    75th
    $28,990
    90th
    $30,040

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 51% Median Dishwashers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,480
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,770
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $35,710
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $35,580
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,540

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,480
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,120
    Food Preparation Workers $31,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,390
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Las Cruces, NM is $13.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.26 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 15.7% below the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $25,370 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,960.