How much does a physical therapist aide make in Las Cruces?
$29,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $14.33 an hour or $2,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.33
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,710Median: $29,800Highest 10%: $46,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,710 | $14.28 | |
| 25th | $29,780 | $14.32 | |
| Median | $29,800 | $14.33 | |
| 75th | $39,510 | $19.00 | |
| 90th | $46,290 | $22.25 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $75,750 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,220 |
| Dental Assistant | $38,400 |
| Phlebotomist | $38,270 |
| Medical Assistant | $37,650 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,400 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $35,800 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $27,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $14.33 ($29,800 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $29,800 against $35,240 nationally, 15% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $31,990, so Las Cruces pays 7% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for physical therapist aide pay?
127 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,290 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.