Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #14 of 51 · NM
2.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,720 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $65,640
Employment 800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,700P25 $44,860 Median $65,640P75 $86,150P90 $114,170
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in New Mexico earn between $36,700 and $114,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in New Mexico is $69,720, about 2.5% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $77,990 | $83,160 | 100 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $76,860 | $89,450 | 40 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $69,580 | $70,890 | 130 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $61,920 | $59,190 | 60 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $61,280 | $66,390 | 410 |
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