salary$87,600 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,170per year
Jobs in the area140people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Las Cruces?
Cheap. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 17.4% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Las Cruces, NM area is $87,600 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $58,000 and $134,170.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 17.4% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Las Cruces, NM metro area.