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.
$96K
Avg. median salary
90.21
Cost of living index
$1,042
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Las Cruces
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $67K | $32.07/hr |
| 92 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $66K | $31.81/hr |
| 93 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $66K | $31.73/hr |
| 94 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $66K | $31.68/hr |
| 95 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $66K | $31.53/hr |
| 96 | Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | Management | $65K | $31.26/hr |
| 97 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.19/hr |
| 98 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $64K | $30.95/hr |
| 99 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $64K | $30.81/hr |
| 100 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.5/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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