Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $33,770 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.24
10th percentile $28,370
90th percentile $48,350
Employed locally 60
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,370
    25th
    $28,370
    50th (median)
    $33,770
    75th
    $36,480
    90th
    $48,350

    Las Cruces economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $50,740
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,070
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $48,590

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,260
    Bakers $29,530
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $16.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 11.6% below the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,370 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,370.