How much does a residential advisor make in Las Cruces?
$34,770a year
Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $16.72 an hour or $2,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.72
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 230 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,730Median: $34,770Highest 10%: $48,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,730 | $15.74 | |
| 25th | $33,920 | $16.31 | |
| Median | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| 75th | $43,910 | $21.11 | |
| 90th | $48,880 | $23.50 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for residential advisors.
| Santa Fe, NM | $39,290 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $38,290 |
| Farmington, NM | $36,150 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $50,870 |
| Recreation Worker | $39,140 |
| Childcare Worker | $34,270 |
| Animal Caretaker | $30,160 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $27,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $16.72 ($34,770 a year).
Do residential advisors make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $34,770 against $42,240 nationally, 18% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $37,540, so Las Cruces pays 7% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for residential advisor pay?
230 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,880 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.