How much does a social and human service assistant make in New Mexico?
$46,340a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in New Mexico. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.28
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,820Median: $46,340Highest 10%: $63,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,820 | $15.78 | |
| 25th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| Median | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| 75th | $54,290 | $26.10 | |
| 90th | $63,650 | $30.60 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $48,810 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,340 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $45,460 |
| Farmington, NM | $45,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 16. Illinois | $46,950 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $46,950 |
| 18. Vermont | $46,640 |
| 19. New Mexico | $46,340 |
| 20. North Dakota | $46,260 |
| 21. Texas | $45,860 |
| 22. Wyoming | $45,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $22.28 ($46,340 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $46,340 against $45,930 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for social and human service assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays social and human service assistants the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $48,810 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.