Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $47,850 -38.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $28,500
90th percentile $104,030
National median $78,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,500
    25th
    $35,370
    50th (median)
    $47,850
    75th
    $71,560
    90th
    $104,030

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Orthotists and Prosthetists salary vs area income 86% Median Orthotists and Prosthetists salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Orthotists and Prosthetists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Jersey $110,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,660
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,130
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $100,740
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,360
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $98,820

    Nearby metros — Orthotists and Prosthetists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $82,330
    Albuquerque, NM $59,680
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $56,160

    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 Orthotists and Prosthetists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Las Cruces, NM is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.02 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Orthotists and Prosthetists salaries?

    The median Orthotists and Prosthetists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 38.9% below the national median of $78,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Orthotists and Prosthetists in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Orthotists and Prosthetists (10th percentile) earn around $28,500 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,370.