Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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

Median annual salary $61,880 +3% vs national
Median hourly $29.75
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $95,580
Employed locally 280
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $43,210
    50th (median)
    $61,880
    75th
    $71,170
    90th
    $95,580

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $77,470
    Santa Fe, NM $76,860
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,070

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,910
    Community Health Workers $58,290
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $29.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.89 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3% above the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,210.