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Las Cruces, NM Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)

Las Cruces, NM job market overview (June 2026)

The Las Cruces, NM job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 325 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Las Cruces, NM job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Las Cruces, NM.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse38$20k n=25—
Store Supervisor / Manager33——
Retail Associate24——
Physician / Doctor20——
Medical Assistant17——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time71—$21/hr n=5
Full-time40$20k n=31—
Contract4——
Temporary3——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare132$20k n=25—
Retail113—$21.04/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants72——
Professional Services24——
Consumer Goods21—$21.04/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse38
  • Store Supervisor / Manager33
  • Retail Associate24
  • Physician / Doctor20
  • Medical Assistant17
  • Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators2
  • Software Developers2
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare132
  • Retail113
  • Food Service / Restaurants72
  • Professional Services24
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Technology15

Employment mix

  • Unspecified205 · 63%
  • Part-time71 · 22%
  • Full-time40 · 12%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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