How much does a baker make in Las Cruces?
$34,210a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $16.45 an hour or $2,851 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.45
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 245 of 371
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,520Median: $34,210Highest 10%: $36,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,520 | $13.71 | |
| 25th | $29,920 | $14.38 | |
| Median | $34,210 | $16.45 | |
| 75th | $34,210 | $16.45 | |
| 90th | $36,120 | $17.37 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for bakers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,980 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $35,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $16.45 ($34,210 a year).
Do bakers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $34,210 against $37,160 nationally, 8% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $34,850, so Las Cruces pays 2% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for baker pay?
245 of 371 metro areas with data.
How much does a baker make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,120 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.