Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $89,990 -7% vs national
Median hourly $43.26
10th percentile $63,680
90th percentile $122,840
Employed locally 150
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,680
    25th
    $74,140
    50th (median)
    $89,990
    75th
    $101,120
    90th
    $122,840

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 162% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 62% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Network and Computer Systems Administrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,050
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $122,110
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $119,150
    District of Columbia $114,140

    Nearby metros — Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $104,670
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,400
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $101,600
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $99,570
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $97,630
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $96,820

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,800
    Software Developers $97,900
    Computer Systems Analysts $90,540
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,350
    Operations Research Analysts $112,670
    Information Security Analysts $127,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Network and Computer Systems Administrators make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Las Cruces, NM is $43.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.46 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries?

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Las Cruces, NM is 7% below the national median of $96,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $63,680 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,140.