Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $29,800 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.33
10th percentile $29,710
90th percentile $46,290
Employed locally 60
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,710
    25th
    $29,780
    50th (median)
    $29,800
    75th
    $39,510
    90th
    $46,290

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 54% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $40,810
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $39,560
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $38,700
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,230

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,720
    Medical Assistants $36,480
    Nursing Assistants $34,460
    Dental Assistants $36,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,690
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Las Cruces, NM is $14.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.26 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13.7% below the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $29,710 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,780.