Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $38,470 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $45,050
National median $48,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $38,470
    75th
    $44,340
    90th
    $45,050

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,360
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $78,690
    Pittsburgh, PA $75,550
    Columbia, SC $74,760
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,240

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $64,110
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,970
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,910
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $48,410
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,240
    Albuquerque, NM $48,080

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,370
    Electricians $52,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,420
    Carpenters $44,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.52 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 20.1% below the national median of $48,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.