Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $46,060 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $36,980
90th percentile $60,830
Employed locally 730
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,980
    25th
    $42,280
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $53,700
    90th
    $60,830

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 83% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,650
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,720
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,790

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,360
    Light Truck Drivers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,730
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Las Cruces, NM is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 19.8% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,980 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,280.