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How much does an educational make in Las Cruces?

$52,720a year

Median yearly pay for educationals in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $25.35 an hour or $4,393 a month.

Hourly
$25.35
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
347 of 386
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,950Median: $52,720Highest 10%: $93,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,950$21.13
25th$43,950$21.13
Median$52,720$25.35
75th$79,630$38.28
90th$93,990$45.19

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for educationals.

Albuquerque, NM$79,180
Farmington, NM$78,440
Santa Fe, NM$75,400
Educational salary in New Mexico Educational 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
Community Health Worker$49,650
Child$46,960
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,460
Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does an educational make an hour in Las Cruces?

The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $25.35 ($52,720 a year).

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

No: $52,720 against $64,330 nationally, 18% less.

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

The median in New Mexico is $77,880, so Las Cruces pays 32% less.

Where does Las Cruces rank for educational pay?

347 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does an educational make starting out in Las Cruces?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,990 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.