Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $29,350 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.11
10th percentile $25,830
90th percentile $33,910
Employed locally 80
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,830
    25th
    $27,660
    50th (median)
    $29,350
    75th
    $31,420
    90th
    $33,910

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 53% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Packers and Packagers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $48,590
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $47,340
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Sheboygan, WI $46,370
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,720

    Nearby metros — Packers and Packagers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $44,400
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $44,030
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $43,370
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $42,570
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $41,600

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,730
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packers and Packagers, Hand make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Las Cruces, NM is $14.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.16 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Packers and Packagers, Hand salaries?

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Las Cruces, NM is 17.5% below the national median of $35,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $25,830 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,660.