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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $85K | $40.98/hr |
| 52 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $83K | $40.05/hr |
| 53 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $83K | $40/hr |
| 54 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.55/hr |
| 55 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.48/hr |
| 56 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.48/hr |
| 57 | Crane and Tower Operators | Transportation | $82K | $39.34/hr |
| 58 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | Science | $82K | $39.33/hr |
| 59 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $81K | $38.88/hr |
| 60 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $80K | $38.47/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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