2023 Salary Report for Social Workers in New Mexico

Salary Report for New Mexico Social Workers

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Compare New Mexico to U.S.

New Mexico Social Workers earn an average of $46,870 which is 14% less than the national average salary of $54,880.

Type	New Mexico	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$22.54	$26.39	-14.59%
Average Annual Salary	$46,870	$54,880	-14.60%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In New Mexico, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,060 and $55,810 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $65,060, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	217	Under $29,260
15%	2 – 4 years	326	$29,260 – $37,060
25%	5 – 9 years	542	$37,060 – $40,680
25%	10 – 14 years	542	$40,680 – $55,810
15%	15 – 20 years	326	$40,680 – $65,060
10%	20+ years	217	Above $65,060

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in New Mexico psychologists earn about $51,185 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $54,880.

Cost-of-living in New Mexico is 8% less than the national average, which means New Mexico residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $46,870, New Mexico Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($110,410), Forensic Psychologists ($87,820), Psychology Teachers ($80,730), School Psychologists ($77,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,720), Health Care Social Workers ($60,320), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,070).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$110,410
Forensic Psychologists	$87,820
Psychology Teachers	$80,730
School Psychologists	$77,730
Substance Abuse Counselors	$60,720
Health Care Social Workers	$60,320
Marriage and Family Therapists	$56,070
Social Workers	$46,870

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in New Mexico the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (2,180), Substance Abuse Counselors (1,840) and Health Care Social Workers (1,460).

The three professions in New Mexico needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (18.7%), Psychology Teachers (14.3%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (12.5%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	1,990	2,180	9.5%	210
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,550	1,840	18.7%	190
Health Care Social Workers	1,300	1,460	12.3%	140
Marriage and Family Therapists	240	270	12.5%	30
Forensic Psychologists	230	230	0%	20
Psychology Teachers	70	80	14.3%	10

Salaries Ranked by New Mexico Cities

The average salary for Social Workers in New Mexico is $46,870. The top cities that pay Social Workers the most are Farmington ($53,590), Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($49,950) and Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($47,730).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Farmington ($59,419), Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($57,125) and Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($54,586).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Social Workers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Farmington	$53,590	$59,419	$5,829
Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area	$49,950	$57,125	$7,175
Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area	$47,730	$54,586	$6,856
Las Cruces	$47,440	$53,781	$6,341
Albuquerque	$45,060	$47,789	$2,729
Santa Fe	$43,180	$45,722	$2,542

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Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data