Electricians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $52,530 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.25
10th percentile $35,480
90th percentile $86,790
Employed locally 330
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,480
    25th
    $40,360
    50th (median)
    $52,530
    75th
    $60,150
    90th
    $86,790

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 94% Median Electricians salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,400
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $82,170
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $81,990
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $80,340

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    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 Electricians make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Las Cruces, NM is $25.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.23 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 15.7% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,480 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,360.