Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $106,690 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $79,710
90th percentile $122,600
Employed locally 260
National median $104,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,710
    25th
    $96,050
    50th (median)
    $106,690
    75th
    $107,170
    90th
    $122,600

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary vs area income 192% Median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary is 92% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $171,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $170,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $165,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,500
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $162,250
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $161,370

    Nearby metros — Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $140,280
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $138,130
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $136,500
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $136,320
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $136,160
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $132,520

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,780
    Managers, All Other $120,640
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,140
    Financial Managers $113,660
    Food Service Managers $61,710
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $56,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Las Cruces, NM is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salaries?

    The median Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary salary in Las Cruces, NM is 2.5% above the national median of $104,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary (10th percentile) earn around $79,710 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,050.