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title: Hiring in Las Cruces, NM — Top Employers & Pay Data
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  shaped by New Mexico State University, healthcare, agriculture, and cross-border.
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date: 2026-09-28T19:13:31Z
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# Hiring in Las Cruces, NM — Top Employers & Pay Data

**State:** [New Mexico Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-mexico?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 711
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,023
- Median salary: $64K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $40K – $104K
- Remote share: 6.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,023 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Las Cruces, NM: Hospitals and Health Care (32% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants.
- Pay in Las Cruces, NM runs 8% below the United States median ($64K vs $70K).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Las Cruces, NM

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 326 | — |
| Retail | 119 | — |
| Restaurants | 88 | — |
| Outsourcing & Offshoring | 56 | — |
| IT Services & Consulting | 40 | — |
| Retail Groceries | 33 | — |
| Construction | 32 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Las Cruces, NM

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 73 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 46 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Las Cruces, NM

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Lifepoint Health Jobs & Careers — Community Hospital Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lifepoint-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 131 |
| [DeTar Healthcare System Jobs & Careers — South Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/detar-healthcare-system?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 77 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 60 |
| [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 33 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 22 employers filed 70 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Las Cruces, NM

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University | 35 | $75K |
| Pathology Consultants of New Mexico | 3 | — |
| Ssrr Rx | 3 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunland Park, NM Jobs — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-mexico/sunland-park?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 37.4 mi | 0 | — |
| [El Paso, TX Jobs — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas/el-paso?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 41.8 mi | 4835 | $48K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Las Cruces, NM?

education, healthcare, agriculture, and logistics are among the main hiring lanes in Las Cruces. That mix reflects New Mexico State University, healthcare, agriculture, and cross-border logistics, plus employers such as New Mexico State University, Memorial Medical Center, and school systems, which keep both frontline and professional roles active.
### Are there seasonal hiring patterns in Las Cruces, NM?

Las Cruces can show seasonal movement when tourism, retail, construction, or academic demand rises, but the steadier base usually comes from education, healthcare, agriculture. Watching employer activity by month helps show whether the market is broadening or narrowing.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Las Cruces, NM?

Top employers in Las Cruces often include New Mexico State University, Memorial Medical Center, school systems, and cross-border logistics employers. The employer table on this page is more useful than a static “largest employer” list because it reflects which organizations are posting roles right now.
### Are remote jobs available in Las Cruces, NM?

Remote listings exist, especially for administrative or technical work, though much of the market still depends on jobs performed at local facilities. Use the work-type filters on this page to separate remote, hybrid, and fully on-site jobs.
### Which nearby markets pair well with a Las Cruces job search?

Sunland Park, El Paso-linked routes, and southern New Mexico markets are common next steps when you want a wider search radius from Las Cruces. Use the nearby cities on this page first, then widen to the <a href="/locations/new-mexico">New Mexico jobs page</a> when you want a larger employer mix.
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