Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $61,900 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.76
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $96,740
Employed locally 30
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $57,900
    50th (median)
    $61,900
    75th
    $76,770
    90th
    $96,740

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 111% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Urban and Regional Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    District of Columbia $129,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750

    Nearby metros — Urban and Regional Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $99,600
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $93,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $90,540
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $89,430
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $86,530
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $85,390

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $100,100
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $70,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $81,800
    Biological Scientists, All Other $89,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Las Cruces, NM is $29.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.27 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Las Cruces, NM is 26.1% below the national median of $83,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Urban and Regional Planners in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,900.