Nursing Assistants Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $34,460 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.57
10th percentile $27,690
90th percentile $41,950
Employed locally 430
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,690
    25th
    $30,050
    50th (median)
    $34,460
    75th
    $36,650
    90th
    $41,950

    Las Cruces economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,690
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,470
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,130
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,160
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $46,140

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,720
    Medical Assistants$36,480
    Dental Assistants$36,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,690
    Physical Therapist Aides$29,800
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Las Cruces, NM is $16.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.67 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Las Cruces, NM is 12.8% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $27,690 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,050.