Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $32,090 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.43
10th percentile $27,100
90th percentile $39,180
Employed locally 680
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,100
    25th
    $28,590
    50th (median)
    $32,090
    75th
    $35,320
    90th
    $39,180

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $43,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,460
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,260
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,630
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $41,400
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $40,950

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,860
    Customer Service Representatives $34,520
    Office Clerks, General $35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Las Cruces, NM is $15.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.20 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13.8% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,100 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,590.