Office Clerks, General Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $35,750 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $27,700
90th percentile $46,180
Employed locally 1,210
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,700
    25th
    $31,040
    50th (median)
    $35,750
    75th
    $40,440
    90th
    $46,180

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 64% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $60,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $52,470
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,030
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $50,950
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $49,680
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,230
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,190

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,860
    Customer Service Representatives $34,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Las Cruces, NM is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.97 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Las Cruces, NM is 18.1% below the national median of $43,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Clerks, General in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $27,700 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,040.