Production Workers, All Other Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $34,970 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.81
10th percentile $28,560
90th percentile $63,610
Employed locally 100
National median $38,820

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,560
    25th
    $32,160
    50th (median)
    $34,970
    75th
    $42,850
    90th
    $63,610

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Production Workers, All Other salary vs area income 63% Median Production Workers, All Other salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $107,100
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,420
    Decatur, IL $72,610
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $68,640
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    Paducah, KY-IL $61,110

    Nearby metros — Production Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $54,420
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $53,890
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $53,690
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $52,010
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,940

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,260
    Bakers $29,530
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Production Workers, All Other make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Production Workers, All Other in Las Cruces, NM is $16.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.77 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Production Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Production Workers, All Other salary in Las Cruces, NM is 9.9% below the national median of $38,820. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production Workers, All Other in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Production Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $28,560 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,160.