salary$49,650 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$72,310per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a hvac technician afford Las Cruces?
Expensive. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 30.6% of the median hvac technician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hvac technician make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a hvac technician in the Las Cruces, NM area is $49,650 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $35,880 and $72,310.
Can a hvac technician afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 30.6% of the median hvac technician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Las Cruces, NM metro area.