Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $46,340 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $53,160
Employed locally 70
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $42,180
    50th (median)
    $46,340
    75th
    $49,570
    90th
    $53,160

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,540
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,970
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $61,780

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    Electricians $52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,420
    Carpenters $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.88 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 5.6% below the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,180.