Pharmacists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $129,190 -6% vs national
Median hourly $62.11
10th percentile $88,710
90th percentile $167,740
Employed locally 120
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,710
    25th
    $125,040
    50th (median)
    $129,190
    75th
    $156,720
    90th
    $167,740

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 232% Median Pharmacists salary is 132% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $162,990
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $159,640
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $159,180

    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 Pharmacists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Las Cruces, NM is $62.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.10 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 6% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $88,710 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,040.