How much does a light truck driver make in Las Cruces?
$36,990a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $17.78 an hour or $3,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.78
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 348 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,230Median: $36,990Highest 10%: $52,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,230 | $14.05 | |
| 25th | $32,300 | $15.53 | |
| Median | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| 75th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 90th | $52,940 | $25.45 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Farmington, NM | $42,780 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $41,710 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $41,580 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $17.78 ($36,990 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $36,990 against $44,860 nationally, 18% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $42,360, so Las Cruces pays 13% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for light truck driver pay?
348 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,940 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.