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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Highest paying careers in Las Cruces
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Physicists | Science | $112K | $54.04/hr |
| 22 | School Psychologists | Science | $110K | $53.06/hr |
| 23 | Lawyers | Legal | $110K | $52.95/hr |
| 24 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $109K | $52.61/hr |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $109K | $52.25/hr |
| 26 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $109K | $52.23/hr |
| 27 | Software Developers | Technology | $107K | $51.59/hr |
| 28 | Construction Managers | Management | $106K | $51.13/hr |
| 29 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 30 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $106K | $50.8/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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