Social Worker Salary in New Mexico
Based on 620+ workers in New Mexico
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NM)
$65,600
$31.538/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+15.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$36K – $124K
620 employed in New Mexico
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,150 |
| 25th percentile | $55,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,600 |
| 75th percentile | $81,220 |
| 90th percentile | $124,270 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in New Mexico vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,330 |
| 2023 | $55,380 |
| 2024 | $65,600 |
| Year | New Mexico Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,330 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $55,380 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $65,600 | $56,931 |