Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $48,410 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $32,400
90th percentile $68,560
Employed locally 120
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,400
    25th
    $41,070
    50th (median)
    $48,410
    75th
    $61,420
    90th
    $68,560

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 87% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $83,070
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $82,840
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,730

    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
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$46,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Las Cruces, NM is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.62 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Las Cruces, NM is 24.1% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $32,400 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,070.