Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $97,490 +62.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.87
10th percentile $34,040
90th percentile $124,280
Employed locally 80
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,040
    25th
    $61,880
    50th (median)
    $97,490
    75th
    $124,270
    90th
    $124,280

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 175% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 75% above 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390

    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
    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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $75,540

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $63,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Las Cruces, NM is $46.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 62.3% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,040 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,880.