How much does a Plant Breeder make in Las Cruces, NM?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Breeder in Las Cruces, NM is $72,103. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,743 to $85,618, with most professionals earning between $52,310 and $97,922.

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Plant Breeder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $52,310 Las Cruces,NM February 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $61,743 Las Cruces,NM February 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $72,103 Las Cruces,NM February 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $85,618 Las Cruces,NM February 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $97,922 Las Cruces,NM February 01, 2025
25% $61,743 10% $52,310 90% $97,922 75% $85,618 $72,103 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Breeder

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Plant Breeder in Las Cruces, NM. The base salary for Plant Breeder ranges from $61,743 to $85,618 with the average base salary of $72,103. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,131 to $86,699 with the average total cash compensation of $72,659.
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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

Las Cruces, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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