How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Las Cruces?
$26,480a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $12.73 an hour or $2,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.73
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 238 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $26,480Highest 10%: $36,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| Median | $26,480 | $12.73 | |
| 75th | $28,360 | $13.63 | |
| 90th | $36,890 | $17.74 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| Santa Fe, NM | $36,440 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $34,290 |
| Farmington, NM | $32,240 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $52,450 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $52,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $12.73 ($26,480 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $26,480 against $35,660 nationally, 26% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $31,150, so Las Cruces pays 15% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
238 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,890 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.