Registered Nurses Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $80,520 -14% vs national
Median hourly $38.71
10th percentile $62,410
90th percentile $105,850
Employed locally 1,320
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,410
    25th
    $77,620
    50th (median)
    $80,520
    75th
    $94,720
    90th
    $105,850

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 145% Median Registered Nurses salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,620
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $129,740
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $122,650
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $108,490
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $108,470

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physical Therapists $90,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists $105,500
    Physicians, All Other $387,450
    Nurse Practitioners $126,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Las Cruces, NM is $38.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.02 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Las Cruces, NM is 14% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,410 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,620.