Crane and Tower Operators salary in Las Cruces, NM
SOC 53-7021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$81,830
per year in Las Cruces, NM
Middle half
$51,670–$99,020
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Las Cruces, NM
Concentration
2.30×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Las Cruces, NM
$81,830
published median
United States
$68,080
20.2% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
23rd
167 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($62,400). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $81,830 median has purchasing power comparable to about $90,709 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.
$44,800$99,020
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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