General and Operations Managers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $86,780 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.72
10th percentile $44,570
90th percentile $170,540
Employed locally 1,230
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,570
    25th
    $60,690
    50th (median)
    $86,780
    75th
    $124,890
    90th
    $170,540

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 156% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 56% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $131,360
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $125,260
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $119,900
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $118,600
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $116,340
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $107,340

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Managers, All Other $120,640
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $106,690
    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 General and Operations Managers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Las Cruces, NM is $41.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.62 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 15.7% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $44,570 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,690.