Exactly 2,470 of the 26,370 nursing professionals employed in New Mexico, work in Las Cruces. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of nursing professionals in Las Cruces has grown by 59%. As the number of nursing professionals in Las Cruces has increased, overall employment in Las Cruces has also increased.

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Salaries for nursing professionals in Las Cruces have increased. In 2010 Las Cruces nursing professionals earned an average yearly salary of $54,938. The average salary for nursing professionals in Las Cruces was $54,617 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Las Cruces.

Nursing professionals make a median salary of $51,040 per year in Las Cruces. The 10% of nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $37,722 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 109% higher salaries.

Nursing professional salaries in Las Cruces are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

There are 2 accredited nursing schools in the city. Many of Las Cruces' nursing professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in nursing offered by Las Cruces' nursing schools.

In 2010 approximately 241 students completed nursing courses.