salary$57,030 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$70,900per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Las Cruces?
OK. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 26.7% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Las Cruces, NM area is $57,030 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $36,610 and $70,900.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 26.7% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Las Cruces, NM metro area.