How much does a social worker make in Albuquerque?
$90,310a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $43.42 an hour or $7,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.42
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 224
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,260Median: $90,310Highest 10%: $114,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,260 | $28.97 | |
| 25th | $70,120 | $33.71 | |
| Median | $90,310 | $43.42 | |
| 75th | $108,200 | $52.04 | |
| 90th | $114,800 | $55.20 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for social workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $79,180 |
| Substance Abuse | $73,990 |
| Clergy | $70,160 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $66,000 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,200 |
| Health Education Specialist | $63,610 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $61,280 |
| Community Health Worker | $58,290 |
| Child | $55,420 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $48,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $43.42 ($90,310 a year).
Do social workers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $90,310 against $71,900 nationally, 26% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $90,820, so Albuquerque pays 1% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for social worker pay?
55 of 224 metro areas with data.
How much does a social worker make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,800 or more.
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.