Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $46,040 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $83,660
Employed locally 140
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $46,040
    75th
    $65,960
    90th
    $83,660

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,760
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $72,630
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $72,310
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $70,050
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $68,330
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $68,310

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,510
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $68,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,620
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Farmington, NM is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.64 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Farmington, NM is 21.4% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Farmington?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.