Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,850 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $31,050
90th percentile $61,420
Employed locally 440
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,050
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $44,850
    75th
    $53,350
    90th
    $61,420

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,140
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$73,470
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,430
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$68,370
    Health Education Specialists$60,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Eastern New Mexico is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.39 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Eastern New Mexico is 0.6% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,050 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.