Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $42,480 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.42
10th percentile $30,380
90th percentile $60,940
Employed locally 350
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,380
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $42,480
    75th
    $51,790
    90th
    $60,940

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 24% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $50,020
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,890

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $97,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $63,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Las Cruces, NM is $20.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.99 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Las Cruces, NM is 5.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,380 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.