As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for early childhood development in Las Cruces, NM is $39,367, equivalent to $19 per hour, $757 weekly, or $3,281 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for early childhood development in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for early childhood development in Las Cruces, NM vary widely, spanning from $30,424 to $47,012. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,686) and 75th percentile ($43,369), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,012 per year. This $8,683 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Las Cruces early childhood development often earn 6.5% lower than national averages. However, Las Cruces currently ranks 792 statewide for early childhood development job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
early childhood development Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile early childhood development Salary $30,424 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
25th Percentile early childhood development Salary $34,686 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
50th Percentile early childhood development Salary $39,367 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
75th Percentile early childhood development Salary $43,369 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
90th Percentile early childhood development Salary $47,012 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
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What is a early childhood development ?

Early childhood development professionals play a crucial role in fostering the cognitive, emotional, and social growth of young children. Responsibilities include designing and implementing age-appropriate educational programs, assessing developmental milestones, and creating a nurturing environment that promotes learning through play. Collaboration with parents and caregivers is essential to support each child's unique needs. Salaries in this field can vary widely based on factors such as location, level of education, and years of experience. On average, early childhood educators can expect...

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    Associate's Degree

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    Child Caregiver I

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About Las Cruces, New Mexico    Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated popul....More

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