Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Las Cruces
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $146,680 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Las Cruces earn between $92,820 and $132,330.
- $74K10th
- $93K25th
- $115KMedian
- $132K75th
- $147K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,890 | $9,491 | $54.75 |
| Median | $114,590 | $9,549 | $55.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,820 | $7,735 | $44.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,330 | $11,028 | $63.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Las Cruces vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Las Cruces earn 21% less than the New Mexico average ($144,540) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $113,890 | $114,590 | $73,920 | $146,680 | 210 |
| New Mexico | $144,540 | $136,990 | $87,190 | $205,570 | 1,110 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Las Cruces
On the average salary of $113,890, a single filer in Las Cruces takes home about $84,702 a year, or $7,058 a month and $3,258 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Las Cruces a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Las Cruces area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $113,890 buys what about $126,247 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Cruces ($42,070). A typical home costs $288,339, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other New Mexico cities
Las Cruces ranks 2nd of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Albuquerque pays the most ($150,010).
- Albuquerque$150,010
- Las Cruces$113,890
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in New Mexico
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Las Cruces: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Las Cruces?
$54.75 an hour on average, and $55.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Las Cruces?
About $84,702 a year ($7,058 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,890.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Las Cruces than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2072; area Las Cruces, NM (29740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.30, this job is 4.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.