Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $44,810 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $60,780
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $35,880
    50th (median)
    $44,810
    75th
    $51,060
    90th
    $60,780

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 60% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 40% 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 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
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$76,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Santa Fe, NM is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.01 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Santa Fe, NM is 0.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,880.