Project Management Specialists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $75,210 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.16
10th percentile $52,290
90th percentile $132,680
Employed locally 200
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,290
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $75,210
    75th
    $102,710
    90th
    $132,680

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 135% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $110,130
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $106,390
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $104,580
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $104,390
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $104,170

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,190
    Accountants and Auditors $65,800
    Human Resources Specialists $55,100
    Management Analysts $73,900
    Compliance Officers $77,050
    Training and Development Specialists $51,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Las Cruces, NM is $36.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.50 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 25.3% below the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,290 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.