salary$107,300 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Las Cruces, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,130per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a software developer afford Las Cruces?
Cheap. Rent of $1,267 a month takes 14.2% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Las Cruces, NM?
The median pay for a software developer in the Las Cruces, NM area is $107,300 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $68,490 and $173,130.
Can a software developer afford to live in Las Cruces?
Typical rent of $1,267 a month takes 14.2% of the median software developer 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.