As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Well Driller in Las Cruces, NM is $96,281, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,852 weekly, or $8,023 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Well Driller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Well Driller in Las Cruces, NM vary widely, spanning from $76,657 to $109,661. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,009) and 75th percentile ($103,285), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,661 per year. This $17,276 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Las Cruces Well Driller often earn 6.5% lower than national averages. However, Las Cruces currently ranks 792 statewide for Well Driller 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
Well Driller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Well Driller Salary $76,657 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Well Driller Salary $86,009 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Well Driller Salary $96,281 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Well Driller Salary $103,285 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Well Driller Salary $109,661 Las Cruces, NM January 01, 2026
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    Well Driller

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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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 Well Driller in Las Cruces, NM. The base salary for Well Driller ranges from $86,009 to $103,285 with the average base salary of $96,281. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,102 to $118,868 with the average total cash compensation of $105,622.

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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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