Social Workers, All Other Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $70,010 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.66
10th percentile $54,890
90th percentile $108,100
Employed locally 50
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,890
    25th
    $56,850
    50th (median)
    $70,010
    75th
    $88,110
    90th
    $108,100

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 126% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $100,420
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $100,150
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,920
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $91,350
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $91,060
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $90,130

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,480
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Las Cruces, NM is $33.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.97 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Las Cruces, NM is 0.8% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $54,890 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,850.