Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $119,430 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $57.42
10th percentile $66,940
90th percentile $180,650
Employed locally 30
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,940
    25th
    $103,380
    50th (median)
    $119,430
    75th
    $145,890
    90th
    $180,650

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 215% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 115% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $177,310
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $154,380
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $153,570
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $140,250
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $139,110

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,780
    Managers, All Other $120,640
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $106,690
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,140
    Financial Managers $113,660
    Food Service Managers $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Las Cruces, NM is $57.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.85 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 25.9% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $66,940 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,380.