Construction & Real Estate Las Cruces, NM Pop. 111,385

Construction Manager Salary in Las Cruces, New Mexico

The median construction manager salary in Las Cruces, NM is $89,302 per year, which is 12% below the national median and 5.4% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$89,302
vs State Avg
$-5,074
vs National
$-12,178
Cost of Living
88%

Construction Manager Salary in Las Cruces by Experience

In Las Cruces, an entry-level construction manager earns around $54,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $145,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 88% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,560
$-7,440 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,640
$-12,360 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$145,200
$-19,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Las Cruces, NM

Percentile Las Cruces
10th Percentile $52,800
25th Percentile $68,640
Median (50th) $89,302
75th Percentile $118,800
90th Percentile $154,000

Construction Manager Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$111,628
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$96,406
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$93,362
Pop. 104,046
Roswell, NM
$83,214
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Construction Manager in Las Cruces

Education

Most construction manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Las Cruces and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Project ManagementBudgetingBlueprint ReadingBuilding CodesSchedulingContract Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, construction manager employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Las Cruces may vary based on local industry and population growth.