Mechanical Engineers pay range in Las Cruces
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,250 or more. The middle half of mechanical engineers in Las Cruces earn between $76,540 and $114,920.
- $68K10th
- $77K25th
- $95KMedian
- $115K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,390 | $8,282 | $47.78 |
| Median | $95,370 | $7,948 | $45.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,540 | $6,378 | $36.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,920 | $9,577 | $55.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mechanical Engineers pay in Las Cruces vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Mechanical engineers in Las Cruces earn 35% less than the New Mexico average ($152,430) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($113,610). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $104,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $99,390 | $95,370 | $67,860 | $132,250 | n/a |
| New Mexico | $152,430 | $157,710 | $103,780 | $203,140 | 2,710 |
| United States | $113,610 | $104,110 | $73,990 | $164,340 | 296,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mechanical Engineers salary after taxes in Las Cruces
On the average salary of $99,390, a single filer in Las Cruces takes home about $75,212 a year, or $6,268 a month and $2,893 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 mechanical engineers? 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 $99,390 buys what about $110,174 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Cruces ($42,070). A typical home costs $288,339, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Mechanical Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- El Paso, TX$98,210
- Odessa, TX$119,750
- Midland, TX$136,650
- Tucson, AZ$109,740
- Lubbock, TX$98,010
- Phoenix, AZ$107,570
Highest-paying cities for mechanical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,920).
- San Jose, CA$165,920
- San Francisco, CA$158,690
- Santa Cruz, CA$139,810
- Augusta, GA$137,040
- Baton Rouge, LA$136,970
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Mechanical Engineers salary in Las Cruces: questions
How much do mechanical engineers make an hour in Las Cruces?
$47.78 an hour on average, and $45.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mechanical engineers salary in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mechanical engineers take-home pay in Las Cruces?
About $75,212 a year ($6,268 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,390.
Do mechanical engineers earn more in Las Cruces than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($113,610).
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 17-2141; area Las Cruces, NM (29740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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).
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