How much does a teacher and instructor make in Las Cruces?
$50,840a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $24.44 an hour or $4,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.44
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 180 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,460Median: $50,840Highest 10%: $85,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,460 | $14.64 | |
| 25th | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| Median | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 75th | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| 90th | $85,470 | $41.09 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Albuquerque, NM | $71,410 |
Related jobs in Las Cruces
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,870 |
| Special Education Teacher | $75,570 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $75,250 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,470 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $74,400 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,100 |
| Special Education Teacher | $72,810 |
| Middle School Teacher | $72,170 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $66,170 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $60,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $24.44 ($50,840 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $50,840 against $66,140 nationally, 23% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $66,800, so Las Cruces pays 24% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for teacher and instructor pay?
180 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,470 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.