Respiratory Therapists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $64,570 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.04
10th percentile $54,600
90th percentile $72,170
Employed locally 60
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,600
    25th
    $59,820
    50th (median)
    $64,570
    75th
    $71,820
    90th
    $72,170

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 116% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $105,320
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $95,940
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $95,780
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $95,400
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $94,550

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,520
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Las Cruces, NM is $31.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.95 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 19.7% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $54,600 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,820.