Machinists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $45,740 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $28,360
90th percentile $73,970
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,360
    25th
    $34,320
    50th (median)
    $45,740
    75th
    $63,610
    90th
    $73,970

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 82% Median Machinists salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $76,510
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,520
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,320
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,450

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,260
    Bakers $29,530
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Las Cruces, NM is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 18.5% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $28,360 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,320.