Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $28,960 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $26,500
90th percentile $39,630
Employed locally 1,160
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,500
    25th
    $28,790
    50th (median)
    $28,960
    75th
    $37,400
    90th
    $39,630

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 52% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,370
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,550
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $42,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,300
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $41,270
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $40,380

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,970
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Las Cruces, NM is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Las Cruces, NM is 17.8% below the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $26,500 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,790.