Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Social and Human Service Assistants in New Mexico earn a median salary of $44,765 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.8% vs the national median of $45,120. An estimated 2,600 social and human service assistants are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $42,480 to $46,040 depending on location.
$44,765
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$46,040
Highest paying metro
$42,480
Lowest paying metro
2,600
Employed in New Mexico
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inSocial and Human Service Assistants salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $46,040 | $37,310 | $52,710 | 1,290 |
| Northern New Mexico | $45,900 | $36,170 | $55,020 | 380 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $44,850 | $36,120 | $53,350 | 440 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $44,810 | $35,880 | $51,060 | — |
| Farmington, NM | $44,510 | $36,030 | $49,710 | 140 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $42,480 | $36,850 | $51,790 | 350 |