Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $33,730 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.22
10th percentile $28,600
90th percentile $46,720
Employed locally 50
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,600
    25th
    $31,280
    50th (median)
    $33,730
    75th
    $37,110
    90th
    $46,720

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $50,830
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $49,460
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $49,170
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,650

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,480
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $55,670
    Tire Repairers and Changers $30,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $48,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $16.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.32 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13.2% below the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,600 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,280.