How much does a teaching assistant make in Las Cruces?
$40,930a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $19.68 an hour or $3,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.68
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,950Median: $40,930Highest 10%: $46,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,950 | $12.96 | |
| 25th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| Median | $40,930 | $19.68 | |
| 75th | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| 90th | $46,390 | $22.30 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Farmington, NM | $39,960 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $35,290 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $32,380 |
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 teaching assistant make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $19.68 ($40,930 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
Yes: $40,930 against $36,780 nationally, 11% more.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $35,900, so Las Cruces pays 14% more.
Where does Las Cruces rank for teaching assistant pay?
49 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,390 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.