salary$30,460 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$40,400per year
Jobs in the area2,110people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Las Cruces?
Expensive. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 49.9% of the median retail salesperson 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 retail salesperson make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Las Cruces, NM area is $30,460 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $26,780 and $40,400.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 49.9% of the median retail salesperson 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.