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💰 COL Index: 89 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Las Cruces, NM

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$66,885
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$74,900
model average ÷ 89.3 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$152,560
City 1BR Rent Reference
$881
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Las Cruces?

$66,885 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$66,885/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,574/month
Household income context$55,012

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -3% vs national

Marketing Manager

$152,560
💡 Purchasing-power model $170,840
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.35/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -3% vs national

Pharmacist

$131,663
💡 Purchasing-power model $147,439
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.30/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -3% vs national

Software Developer

$123,174
💡 Purchasing-power model $137,933
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.22/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -3% vs national

Construction Manager

$104,736
💡 Purchasing-power model $117,286
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.35/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -3% vs national

Project Manager

$98,028
💡 Purchasing-power model $109,774
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.13/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Las Cruces

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (89.3/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $152,560
2 Pharmacist $131,663
3 Software Developer $123,174
4 Construction Manager $104,736
5 Project Manager $98,028
6 Physical Therapist $96,509
7 Financial Analyst $95,831
8 Web Developer $89,772
9 Dental Hygienist $84,720
10 Accountant $83,316
11 Registered Nurse $83,307
12 Data Analyst $80,684
13 Police Officer $72,505
14 Human Resources Specialist $65,478
15 Elementary School Teacher $61,626
16 Plumber $61,316
17 Paralegal $60,735
18 Electrician $59,574
19 Real Estate Agent $59,506
20 Graphic Designer $59,370
21 Firefighter $55,286
22 Carpenter $55,092
23 HVAC Technician $53,882
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,385
25 Auto Mechanic $48,395
26 Insurance Agent $48,395
27 Pharmacy Technician $48,395
28 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,395
29 Dental Assistant $48,395
30 Loan Officer $48,395
31 Nail Technician $48,395
32 Cosmetologist $48,395
33 Personal Trainer $48,395
34 Chef/Head Cook $48,395
35 Social Worker $48,395
36 Veterinary Technician $48,395
37 Welder $47,998
38 Medical Assistant $37,041
39 Security Guard $34,979
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $34,612

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Las Cruces salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.605×–1.451× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 89.3 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Las Cruces

🏠
1BR Rent
$881/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$989/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$299,990
📉
Unemployment
4.0%
💳
Median Income
$55,012
🎓
College Educated
39%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
89
Very Affordable
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❓ Las Cruces Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Las Cruces mean on this page?

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$66,885 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Las Cruces workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Las Cruces?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,574 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Las Cruces?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Las Cruces?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.605×–1.451× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Las Cruces

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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