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How much does a child make in Las Cruces?

$46,960a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $22.58 an hour or $3,913 a month.

Hourly
$22.58
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
355 of 390
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,980Median: $46,960Highest 10%: $109,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,980$18.26
25th$41,530$19.97
Median$46,960$22.58
75th$84,820$40.78
90th$109,900$52.84

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for childs.

Farmington, NM$60,890
Albuquerque, NM$55,420
Santa Fe, NM$52,740
Child salary in New Mexico Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Las Cruces

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$77,990
Substance Abuse$76,350
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,000
Healthcare Social Worker$65,890
Health Education Specialist$55,840
Educational$52,720
Community Health Worker$49,650
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,460
Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child make an hour in Las Cruces?

The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $22.58 ($46,960 a year).

Do childs make more in Las Cruces than the national average?

No: $46,960 against $59,550 nationally, 21% less.

How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $56,160, so Las Cruces pays 16% less.

Where does Las Cruces rank for child pay?

355 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a child make starting out in Las Cruces?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,900 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.