Occupational Therapists pay range in Las Cruces
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $154,120 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Las Cruces earn between $94,800 and $140,980.
- $75K10th
- $95K25th
- $109KMedian
- $141K75th
- $154K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,910 | $9,242 | $53.32 |
| Median | $108,630 | $9,052 | $52.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,800 | $7,900 | $45.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $140,980 | $11,748 | $67.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Las Cruces vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Las Cruces earn 9% more than the New Mexico average ($101,800) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $110,910 | $108,630 | $75,020 | $154,120 | 130 |
| New Mexico | $101,800 | $99,170 | $69,230 | $133,050 | 1,030 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Las Cruces
On the average salary of $110,910, a single filer in Las Cruces takes home about $82,751 a year, or $6,896 a month and $3,183 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 occupational therapists? 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 $110,910 buys what about $122,944 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Las Cruces ($42,070). A typical home costs $288,339, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other New Mexico cities
Las Cruces ranks 2nd of 4 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Santa Fe pays the most ($111,120).
- Santa Fe$111,120
- Las Cruces$110,910
- Albuquerque$101,980
- Farmington$98,330
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Las Cruces: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Las Cruces?
$53.32 an hour on average, and $52.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Las Cruces?
About $82,751 a year ($6,896 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,910.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Las Cruces than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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 29-1122; area Las Cruces, NM (29740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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