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 $1,073/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.21
Cost of living index
$1,073
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Las Cruces
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $95K | $45.54/hr |
| 42 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $88K | $42.46/hr |
| 43 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $88K | $42.12/hr |
| 44 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $87K | $41.65/hr |
| 45 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $86K | $41.55/hr |
| 46 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $86K | $41.52/hr |
| 47 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $86K | $41.47/hr |
| 48 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $86K | $41.24/hr |
| 49 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $86K | $41.24/hr |
| 50 | Database Administrators | Technology | $86K | $41.12/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Las Cruces
Cost of living vs. national average-9.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,073/mo
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