Retail Salespersons Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $29,760 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.31
10th percentile $26,310
90th percentile $38,610
Employed locally 2,030
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,310
    25th
    $27,410
    50th (median)
    $29,760
    75th
    $34,360
    90th
    $38,610

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 53% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $37,340
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $36,800

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,960
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $54,780
    Insurance Sales Agents $44,690
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,490
    Counter and Rental Clerks $30,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Las Cruces, NM is $14.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.42 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13.9% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,310 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,410.