Electrical Engineers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $111,090 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.41
10th percentile $63,300
90th percentile $158,710
Employed locally 90
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,300
    25th
    $77,540
    50th (median)
    $111,090
    75th
    $130,950
    90th
    $158,710

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 200% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 100% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    Albuquerque, NM $143,850
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $133,950
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $130,090
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $128,320

    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
    Computer Hardware Engineers $119,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Las Cruces, NM is $53.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.80 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 0.7% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,300 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,540.