How much does a physician make in Las Cruces?
$387,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $186.27 an hour or $32,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $186.27
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,800Median: $387,500Highest 10%: $475,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,800 | $55.19 | |
| 25th | $203,100 | $97.63 | |
| Median | $387,500 | $186.27 | |
| 75th | $467,600 | $224.78 | |
| 90th | $475,500 | $228.61 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Albuquerque, NM | $327,700 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $234,800 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $228,000 |
| Dentist | $207,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $141,400 |
| Pharmacist | $135,900 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,000 |
| Physical Therapist | $120,400 |
| Occupational Therapist | $108,600 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $102,900 |
| Registered Nurse | $83,310 |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $186.27 ($387,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $387,500 against $265,900 nationally, 46% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $327,700, so Las Cruces pays 18% more.
Where does Las Cruces rank for physician pay?
35 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $114,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $475,500 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.