Training and Development Specialists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $51,790 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.90
10th percentile $29,660
90th percentile $92,520
Employed locally 180
National median $65,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,660
    25th
    $36,900
    50th (median)
    $51,790
    75th
    $77,890
    90th
    $92,520

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Training and Development Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Training and Development Specialists salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Training and Development Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $92,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,390
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $90,400

    Nearby metros — Training and Development Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,260
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $88,370
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $87,130
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,090
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $82,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,820

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,190
    Accountants and Auditors $65,800
    Human Resources Specialists $55,100
    Management Analysts $73,900
    Compliance Officers $77,050
    Project Management Specialists $75,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Training and Development Specialists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Training and Development Specialists in Las Cruces, NM is $24.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.65 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Training and Development Specialists salaries?

    The median Training and Development Specialists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 21.4% below the national median of $65,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Training and Development Specialists in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Training and Development Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,660 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,900.