Mechanical Engineers salary in Las Cruces, NM
SOC 17-2141 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$95,370
per year in Las Cruces, NM
Middle half
$76,540–$114,920
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
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in Las Cruces, NM
Concentration
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share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Las Cruces, NM
$95,370
published median
United States
$104,110
8.4% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
242nd
346 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($157,710). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $95,370 median has purchasing power comparable to about $105,718 nationally. Las Cruces, NM's BEA regional price parity is 90.2 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Las Cruces, NM.
$67,860$132,250
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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