Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $31,530 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.16
10th percentile $25,960
90th percentile $50,050
Employed locally 200
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,960
    25th
    $27,310
    50th (median)
    $31,530
    75th
    $44,100
    90th
    $50,050

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $44,130
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $43,500
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $43,460

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,730
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $15.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.73 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 15.1% below the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,960 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,310.