How much does an engineer make in Las Cruces?
$121,500a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $58.42 an hour or $10,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.42
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 248
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,920Median: $121,500Highest 10%: $161,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,920 | $35.54 | |
| 25th | $91,480 | $43.98 | |
| Median | $121,500 | $58.42 | |
| 75th | $141,800 | $68.18 | |
| 90th | $161,900 | $77.83 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for engineers.
| Albuquerque, NM | $163,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $58.42 ($121,500 a year).
Do engineers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $121,500 against $122,900 nationally, 1% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $162,100, so Las Cruces pays 25% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for engineer pay?
70 of 248 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineer make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,900 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.