How much does a childcare worker make in Las Cruces?
$34,270a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $16.48 an hour or $2,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.48
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,170Median: $34,270Highest 10%: $40,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,170 | $14.02 | |
| 25th | $29,910 | $14.38 | |
| Median | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 75th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| 90th | $40,650 | $19.54 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,440 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,340 |
| Farmington, NM | $34,820 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $50,870 |
| Recreation Worker | $39,140 |
| Residential Advisor | $34,770 |
| Animal Caretaker | $30,160 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $27,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $16.48 ($34,270 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $34,270 against $34,980 nationally, 2% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $35,840, so Las Cruces pays 4% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for childcare worker pay?
118 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,650 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.