Social Worker Salary in New Mexico
Based on 800+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$65,640
$31.558/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
+14.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$37K – $114K
800 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,700 |
| 25th percentile | $44,860 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,640 |
| 75th percentile | $86,150 |
| 90th percentile | $114,170 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,330 |
| 2023 | $55,380 |
| 2024 | $65,600 |
| 2025 | $65,640 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,330 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $55,380 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $65,600 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $65,640 | $57,161 |