Social Workers, All Other Salary in Santa Fe, NM

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

Median annual salary $66,250 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.85
10th percentile $59,740
90th percentile $75,670
Employed locally 170
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,740
    25th
    $63,040
    50th (median)
    $66,250
    75th
    $71,180
    90th
    $75,670

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 89% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 11% below 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,670
    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
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Santa Fe, NM is $31.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Santa Fe, NM is 4.6% below 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $59,740 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,040.