Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to New Mexico
Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $47,730 or $22.95 per hour which is 1% more than the New Mexico average salary of $46,870.
| Average | Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area | New Mexico | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.95 | $22.54 | 1.82% |
| Annual Salary | $47,730 | $46,870 | 1.83% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $47,730 or $22.95 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.95 | $26.39 | -13.04% |
| Annual Salary | $47,730 | $54,880 | -13.03% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $54,586 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $46,870. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the New Mexico average, which means Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Mexico average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area | $47,730 | 87.44% | $54,586 |
| New Mexico | $46,870 | 91.57% | $51,185 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,110 and $55,470 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $63,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,970, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 23 | Under $30,970 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 34 | $30,970 – $37,110 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 58 | $37,110 – $45,930 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 58 | $45,930 – $55,470 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 34 | $45,930 – $63,040 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 23 | Above $63,040 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $47,730, Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($126,890), School Psychologists ($85,680), Health Care Social Workers ($54,630), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,940), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($51,770).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $126,890 |
| School Psychologists | $85,680 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,630 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,940 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $51,770 |
| Social Workers | $47,730 |
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