Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $34,360 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.52
10th percentile $27,360
90th percentile $47,380
Employed locally 770
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,360
    25th
    $29,750
    50th (median)
    $34,360
    75th
    $40,260
    90th
    $47,380

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 62% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,800
    Kenosha, WI $48,480
    Topeka, KS $48,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,220
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,660
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $47,350

    Nearby metros — Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,800
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $47,270
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,740
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,280
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,250
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $45,670

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,110
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,730
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Las Cruces, NM is $16.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.34 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salaries?

    The median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary in Las Cruces, NM is 11.8% below the national median of $38,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $27,360 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,750.