Occupational Therapists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $92,970 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.70
10th percentile $62,660
90th percentile $155,800
Employed locally 130
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,660
    25th
    $76,540
    50th (median)
    $92,970
    75th
    $126,530
    90th
    $155,800

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 167% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 67% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $124,270
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,690
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $116,200
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,720
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $108,690
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $108,270

    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
    Nurse Practitioners $126,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Las Cruces, NM is $44.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.10 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 5.5% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $62,660 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,540.