Loan Officers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $69,950 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.63
10th percentile $31,410
90th percentile $119,510
Employed locally 80
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,410
    25th
    $45,470
    50th (median)
    $69,950
    75th
    $92,630
    90th
    $119,510

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 126% Median Loan Officers salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Loan Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Elmira, NY $106,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,540
    District of Columbia $102,200
    New York $98,940
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $97,410
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $97,000

    Nearby metros — Loan Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $97,410
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $92,560
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $88,110
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $86,490
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $84,440
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $82,990

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,190
    Accountants and Auditors$65,800
    Human Resources Specialists$55,100
    Management Analysts$73,900
    Compliance Officers$77,050
    Project Management Specialists$75,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Las Cruces, NM is $33.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.72 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 5.7% below the national median of $74,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Loan Officers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $31,410 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,470.