Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Labor Force
104,356
Employed
98,377
Unemployed
5,979
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Las Cruces, NM
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $387,450 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,040 |
| Dentists, General | $207,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,990 |
| Physician Assistants | $141,350 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $136,860 |
| Pharmacists | $135,900 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,990 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,360 |
| Veterinarians | $124,640 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.