salary$135,900 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,840per year
Jobs in the area120people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Las Cruces?
Cheap. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 11.2% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Las Cruces, NM area is $135,900 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $99,440 and $172,840.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 11.2% of the median pharmacist 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.