Salary Report for New Mexico Health Care Social Workers
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Compare New Mexico to U.S.
New Mexico Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $60,320 which is 3% less than the national average salary of $62,310.
| Type | New Mexico | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $29 | $29.96 | -3.20% |
| Average Annual Salary | $60,320 | $62,310 | -3.19% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In New Mexico, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $48,560 and $69,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $81,230, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $44,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 87 | Under $44,510 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 130 | $44,510 – $48,560 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 218 | $48,560 – $60,040 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 218 | $60,040 – $69,950 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 130 | $60,040 – $81,230 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 87 | Above $81,230 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in New Mexico psychologists earn about $65,873 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.
Cost-of-living in New Mexico is 8% less than the national average, which means New Mexico residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $60,320, New Mexico Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($110,410), Forensic Psychologists ($87,820), Psychology Teachers ($80,730), School Psychologists ($77,730), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,720).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,870), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,070).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $110,410 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $87,820 |
| Psychology Teachers | $80,730 |
| School Psychologists | $77,730 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $60,720 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $60,320 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $56,070 |
| Social Workers | $46,870 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in New Mexico the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (2,180), Substance Abuse Counselors (1,840) and Health Care Social Workers (1,460).
The three professions in New Mexico needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (18.7%), Psychology Teachers (14.3%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (12.5%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers | 1,990 | 2,180 | 9.5% | 210 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | 1,550 | 1,840 | 18.7% | 190 |
| Health Care Social Workers | 1,300 | 1,460 | 12.3% | 140 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 240 | 270 | 12.5% | 30 |
| Forensic Psychologists | 230 | 230 | 0% | 20 |
| Psychology Teachers | 70 | 80 | 14.3% | 10 |
Salaries Ranked by New Mexico Cities
The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in New Mexico is $60,320. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Santa Fe ($65,230), Albuquerque ($63,090) and Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($57,700).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Santa Fe ($69,070), Albuquerque ($66,911) and Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area ($65,988).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Health Care Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Health Care Social Workers salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $65,230 | $69,070 | $3,840 |
| Albuquerque | $63,090 | $66,911 | $3,821 |
| Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area | $57,700 | $65,988 | $8,288 |
| Las Cruces | $55,710 | $63,156 | $7,446 |
| Farmington | $55,080 | $61,071 | $5,991 |
| Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area | $54,630 | $62,477 | $7,847 |
Salary FAQ for New Mexico Health Care Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Albuquerque
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $63,090
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $66,911
Hourly Wage: $30.33
Currently Employed: 420
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.29
Albuquerque Salary Report
Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $57,700
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $65,988
Hourly Wage: $28
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.44
Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Farmington
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,080
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $61,071
Hourly Wage: $26.48
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.19
Farmington Salary Report
Las Cruces
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,710
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,156
Hourly Wage: $27
Currently Employed: 130
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.21
Las Cruces Salary Report
Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $54,630
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $62,477
Hourly Wage: $26.27
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.44
Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Santa Fe
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $65,230
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $69,070
Hourly Wage: $31
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.44
Santa Fe Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data