Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $61,440 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.54
10th percentile $48,630
90th percentile $81,640
Employed locally 390
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,630
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $61,440
    75th
    $73,540
    90th
    $81,640

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 110% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $97,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,880
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,870
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $86,440
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $84,510
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $83,100

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,510
    Firefighters $45,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Las Cruces, NM is $29.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.16 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 19.5% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,630 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.