Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $51,750 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.88
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $58,990
Employed locally 30
National median $54,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $51,750
    75th
    $54,870
    90th
    $58,990

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 93% Median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    State College, PA $87,960
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $84,610
    Columbus, OH $79,160
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,720
    Ithaca, NY $76,010
    Bismarck, ND $75,630

    Nearby metros — Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $65,710
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $64,540
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $64,490
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $62,310
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $60,920
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,740

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,550
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Las Cruces, NM is $24.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salaries?

    The median Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other salary in Las Cruces, NM is 5.8% below the national median of $54,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.