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How much does a substance abuse make in Las Cruces?

$76,350a year

Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $36.71 an hour or $6,363 a month.

Hourly
$36.71
Vs. national median
+29%
Rank among cities
8 of 387
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,730Median: $76,350Highest 10%: $94,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,730$25.35
25th$61,180$29.41
Median$76,350$36.71
75th$79,930$38.43
90th$94,000$45.19

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for substance abuses.

Santa Fe, NM$74,100
Albuquerque, NM$73,990
Farmington, NM$73,070
Substance Abuse salary in New Mexico Substance Abuse salary in all states

Related jobs in Las Cruces

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$77,990
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,000
Healthcare Social Worker$65,890
Health Education Specialist$55,840
Educational$52,720
Community Health Worker$49,650
Child$46,960
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,460
Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Las Cruces?

The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $36.71 ($76,350 a year).

Do substance abuses make more in Las Cruces than the national average?

Yes: $76,350 against $59,350 nationally, 29% more.

How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $74,100, so Las Cruces pays 3% more.

Where does Las Cruces rank for substance abuse pay?

8 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Las Cruces?

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,000 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.