How much does a respiratory therapist make in Las Cruces?
$62,960a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $30.27 an hour or $5,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.27
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 267 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,640Median: $62,960Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,640 | $27.23 | |
| 25th | $62,290 | $29.95 | |
| Median | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| 75th | $76,700 | $36.88 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.95 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Albuquerque, NM | $68,870 |
| Farmington, NM | $67,600 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $387,500 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $30.27 ($62,960 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $62,960 against $82,280 nationally, 23% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $68,870, so Las Cruces pays 9% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for respiratory therapist pay?
267 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,900 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.