Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Las Cruces
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $180,650 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Las Cruces earn between $103,380 and $145,890.
- $67K10th
- $103K25th
- $119KMedian
- $146K75th
- $181K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $125,280 | $10,440 | $60.23 |
| Median | $119,430 | $9,952 | $57.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,380 | $8,615 | $49.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $145,890 | $12,158 | $70.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Las Cruces vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Las Cruces earn 30% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $125,280 | $119,430 | $66,940 | $180,650 | 30 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Las Cruces
On the average salary of $125,280, a single filer in Las Cruces takes home about $92,087 a year, or $7,674 a month and $3,542 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 natural sciences managers? 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 $125,280 buys what about $138,873 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Cruces ($42,070). A typical home costs $288,339, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other New Mexico cities
Las Cruces ranks 2nd of 2 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Santa Fe pays the most ($134,280).
- Santa Fe$134,280
- Las Cruces$125,280
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Las Cruces: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Las Cruces?
$60.23 an hour on average, and $57.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Las Cruces?
About $92,087 a year ($7,674 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $125,280.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Las Cruces than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Las Cruces, NM (29740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.8%.
- 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 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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