How much does an inspector make in Las Cruces?

$57,220a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $27.51 an hour or $4,768 a month.

Hourly: $27.51
Vs. national median: +18%
Rank among cities: 65 of 388
Jobs in the area: 190

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $32,930Median: $57,220Highest 10%: $77,270

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$32,930	$15.83
25th	$38,380	$18.45
Median	$57,220	$27.51
75th	$77,270	$37.15
90th	$77,270	$37.15

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Farmington, NM	$59,060
Albuquerque, NM	$48,430

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Related jobs in Las Cruces

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$59,140
Welder	$47,520
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$47,350
Machinist	$45,370
Production Worker	$36,950
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender	$34,920
Baker	$34,210
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator	$33,470
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$33,070
Helpers--Production Worker	$31,920

Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NM

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $27.51 ($57,220 a year).

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

Yes: $57,220 against $48,570 nationally, 18% more.

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

The median in New Mexico is $49,500, so Las Cruces pays 16% more.

Where does Las Cruces rank for inspector pay?

65 of 388 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,270 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.