Top Paying Jobs in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces, NM has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 17,370 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($387,450), Family Medicine Physicians ($228,040), Dentists, General ($207,000). The cost of living index is 90.21 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,042/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.21
Cost of living index
$1,042
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Highest paying careers in Las Cruces
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $387K | $186.27/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $228K | $109.64/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $207K | $99.52/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $171K | $82.21/hr |
| 5 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $141K | $67.96/hr |
| 6 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $137K | $65.8/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.34/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $132K | $63.46/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $128K | $61.71/hr |
| 10 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $125K | $59.92/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Las Cruces
Cost of living vs. national average-9.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,042/mo
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