Human Resources Specialists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $55,100 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.49
10th percentile $40,370
90th percentile $88,510
Employed locally 310
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,370
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $55,100
    75th
    $68,760
    90th
    $88,510

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,410
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $77,140
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $75,300
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $74,730
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,660

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,190
    Accountants and Auditors $65,800
    Management Analysts $73,900
    Compliance Officers $77,050
    Project Management Specialists $75,210
    Training and Development Specialists $51,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Las Cruces, NM is $26.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.46 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 24.4% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,370 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.