How much does a healthcare social worker make in New Mexico?
$65,930a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in New Mexico. That is $31.70 an hour or $5,494 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.70
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,780Median: $65,930Highest 10%: $90,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $55,820 | $26.84 | |
| Median | $65,930 | $31.70 | |
| 75th | $77,600 | $37.31 | |
| 90th | $90,020 | $43.28 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $73,610 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $65,890 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $65,200 |
| Farmington, NM | $62,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 20. Michigan | $67,600 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $66,910 |
| 22. Virginia | $66,550 |
| 23. New Mexico | $65,930 |
| 24. Florida | $64,820 |
| 25. Delaware | $64,620 |
| 26. Indiana | $64,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $31.70 ($65,930 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $65,930 against $67,880 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for healthcare social worker pay?
New Mexico ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays healthcare social workers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $73,610 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.