Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $45,900 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $33,480
90th percentile $63,270
Employed locally 380
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,480
    25th
    $36,170
    50th (median)
    $45,900
    75th
    $55,020
    90th
    $63,270

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,010
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,910
    Healthcare Social Workers$81,600
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57,080
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$66,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Northern New Mexico is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Northern New Mexico is 1.7% above 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,480 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,170.