salary$83,310 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$116,530per year
Jobs in the area1,280people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Las Cruces?
Cheap. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 18.2% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Las Cruces, NM area is $83,310 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $65,240 and $116,530.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 18.2% of the median registered nurse 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.