Software Developers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $97,900 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.07
10th percentile $52,230
90th percentile $168,970
Employed locally 320
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,230
    25th
    $76,800
    50th (median)
    $97,900
    75th
    $132,930
    90th
    $168,970

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 176% Median Software Developers salary is 76% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $143,860
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $141,220
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $138,870
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,400
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $134,010

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$48,800
    Computer Systems Analysts$90,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$89,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other$105,350
    Operations Research Analysts$112,670
    Information Security Analysts$127,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Las Cruces, NM is $47.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.24 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 26.4% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $52,230 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,800.