salary$60,720 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,850per year
Jobs in the area430people work this job
Can a police officer afford Las Cruces?
OK. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 25.0% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a police officer in the Las Cruces, NM area is $60,720 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $48,060 and $91,850.
Can a police officer afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 25.0% of the median police officer 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.