Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $76,860 +28% vs national
Median hourly $36.95
10th percentile $51,350
90th percentile $141,270
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,350
    25th
    $58,800
    50th (median)
    $76,860
    75th
    $120,260
    90th
    $141,270

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 103% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 3% 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
    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
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,070
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $75,540

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,670
    Social Workers, All Other $66,250
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $75,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,820
    Health Education Specialists $57,490
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Santa Fe, NM is $36.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 28% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,350 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,800.