Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Albuquerque
Compared to New Mexico
Albuquerque Social Workers earn an average of $45,060 or $21.66 per hour which is 3% less than the New Mexico average salary of $46,870.
| Average | Albuquerque | New Mexico | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.66 | $22.54 | -3.90% |
| Annual Salary | $45,060 | $46,870 | -3.86% |
Compared to the U.S.
Albuquerque Social Workers earn an average of $45,060 or $21.66 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Albuquerque | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $21.66 | $26.39 | -17.92% |
| Annual Salary | $45,060 | $54,880 | -17.89% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Albuquerque earns an average annual salary of $47,789 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $46,870. per year.
Cost-of-living in Albuquerque is 6% less than the New Mexico average, which means Albuquerque residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Mexico average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $45,060 | 94.29% | $47,789 |
| New Mexico | $46,870 | 91.57% | $51,185 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Albuquerque, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,170 and $50,250 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,400, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 108 | Under $29,240 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 162 | $29,240 – $37,170 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 270 | $37,170 – $38,970 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 270 | $38,970 – $50,250 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 162 | $38,970 – $62,400 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 108 | Above $62,400 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $45,060, Albuquerque Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($107,120), School Psychologists ($71,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($66,090), Health Care Social Workers ($63,090), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,080).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $107,120 |
| School Psychologists | $71,730 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $66,090 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $63,090 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $56,080 |
| Social Workers | $45,060 |
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