Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $54,550 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.23
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $97,710
Employed locally 310
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $43,360
    50th (median)
    $54,550
    75th
    $75,880
    90th
    $97,710

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 98% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 2% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,120
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $73,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $97,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $63,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $26.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 6.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,360.