Engineers, All Other Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $117,000 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $56.25
10th percentile $66,730
90th percentile $158,600
Employed locally 230
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,730
    25th
    $86,940
    50th (median)
    $117,000
    75th
    $138,010
    90th
    $158,600

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 210% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 110% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Albuquerque, NM $143,050
    Santa Fe, NM $141,920
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $139,700
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $138,340

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$107,720
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,310
    Mechanical Engineers$92,290
    Civil Engineers$79,610
    Electrical Engineers$111,090
    Computer Hardware Engineers$119,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Las Cruces, NM is $56.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.83 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Las Cruces, NM is 0.6% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $66,730 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,940.