Nurse Practitioners Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $126,580 -2% vs national
Median hourly $60.86
10th percentile $51,410
90th percentile $187,840
Employed locally 170
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,410
    25th
    $106,620
    50th (median)
    $126,580
    75th
    $145,130
    90th
    $187,840

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 227% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 127% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $148,910
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350
    Santa Fe, NM $144,400
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $144,350

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,520
    Physical Therapists $90,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists $105,500
    Physicians, All Other $387,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Las Cruces, NM is $60.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.40 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Las Cruces, NM is 2% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $51,410 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,620.