How much does a welder make in Las Cruces?
$47,520a year
Median yearly pay for welders in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.85
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 331 of 382
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,970Median: $47,520Highest 10%: $73,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $42,900 | $20.63 | |
| Median | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 75th | $65,360 | $31.42 | |
| 90th | $73,540 | $35.36 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for welders.
| Farmington, NM | $57,440 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $49,980 |
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Salaries for every job in Las Cruces, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a welder make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $22.85 ($47,520 a year).
Do welders make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $47,520 against $53,750 nationally, 12% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $59,840, so Las Cruces pays 21% less.
Where does Las Cruces rank for welder pay?
331 of 382 metro areas with data.
How much does a welder make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,540 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.