Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $65,320 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.41
10th percentile $40,880
90th percentile $88,650
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,880
    25th
    $47,540
    50th (median)
    $65,320
    75th
    $84,170
    90th
    $88,650

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 117% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,630
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,300
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $81,600
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,070
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $80,590

    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
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $31.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.20 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 4.1% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,880 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,540.