salary$131,990 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,000per year
Jobs in the area210people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Las Cruces?
Cheap. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 11.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Las Cruces, NM area is $131,990 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $100,550 and $161,000.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 11.5% of the median nurse practitioner 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.