Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $34,260 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.47
10th percentile $26,680
90th percentile $42,710
Employed locally 170
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,680
    25th
    $29,550
    50th (median)
    $34,260
    75th
    $36,980
    90th
    $42,710

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 62% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $53,510
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,450
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,020
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $48,220
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $47,830
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,630

    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
    Bakers $29,530
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,060
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Las Cruces, NM is $16.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.23 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Las Cruces, NM is 18.8% below the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $26,680 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,550.