Metro profile · CBSA 29740
Healthcare wages in Las Cruces, NM
28 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 28 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Las Cruces
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
28 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $387,450 | $368,465 | 55 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $207,000 | $196,857 | 51 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $120,350 | $114,453 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $75,750 | $72,038 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $108,630 | $103,307 | 48 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $102,850 | $97,810 | 48 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $141,350 | $134,424 | 47 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $135,900 | $129,241 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $44,860 | $42,662 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $131,990 | $125,522 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,670 | $58,648 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $75,800 | $72,086 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $124,640 | $118,533 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $61,220 | $58,220 | 45 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $228,040 | $216,866 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,270 | $36,395 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $83,310 | $79,228 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,400 | $35,567 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $29,800 | $28,340 | 44 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $38,070 | $36,205 | 43 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $38,400 | $36,518 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $36,740 | $34,940 | 43 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $36,870 | $35,063 | 43 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,650 | $35,805 | 43 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $80,010 | $76,090 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $27,840 | $26,476 | 42 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $62,960 | $59,875 | 42 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $44,550 | $42,367 | 41 |
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Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Las Cruces
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.