Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • New Mexico
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in New Mexico earn a median salary of $74,210 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +23.6% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 560 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $61,880 to $97,490 depending on location.
$74,210
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$97,490
Highest paying metro
$61,880
Lowest paying metro
560
Employed in New Mexico
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $97,490 | $61,880 | $124,270 | 80 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $76,860 | $58,800 | $120,260 | 40 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $68,370 | $61,880 | $77,990 | 100 |
| Northern New Mexico | $66,450 | $56,790 | $69,580 | 60 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $61,880 | $43,210 | $71,170 | 280 |