How much does a machinist make in Las Cruces?
$45,370a year
Median yearly pay for machinists in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $21.81 an hour or $3,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.81
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 355 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,100Median: $45,370Highest 10%: $75,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,100 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| Median | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| 75th | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 90th | $75,680 | $36.38 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for machinists.
| Farmington, NM | $58,460 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $58,120 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a machinist make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $21.81 ($45,370 a year).
Do machinists make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $45,370 against $58,750 nationally, 23% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $59,440, so Las Cruces pays 24% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for machinist pay?
355 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a machinist make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,680 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.