Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Santa Fe
Compared to New Mexico
Santa Fe Social Workers earn an average of $43,180 or $20.76 per hour which is 7% less than the New Mexico average salary of $46,870.
| Average | Santa Fe | New Mexico | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.76 | $22.54 | -7.90% |
| Annual Salary | $43,180 | $46,870 | -7.87% |
Compared to the U.S.
Santa Fe Social Workers earn an average of $43,180 or $20.76 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Santa Fe | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $20.76 | $26.39 | -21.33% |
| Annual Salary | $43,180 | $54,880 | -21.32% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Santa Fe earns an average annual salary of $45,722 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $46,870. per year.
Cost-of-living in Santa Fe is 6% less than the New Mexico average, which means Santa Fe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | $43,180 | 94.44% | $45,722 |
| New Mexico | $46,870 | 91.57% | $51,185 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Santa Fe, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,060 and $47,180 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $62,240, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 11 | Under $30,060 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 16 | $30,060 – $37,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 28 | $37,060 – $38,840 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 28 | $38,840 – $47,180 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 16 | $38,840 – $62,240 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 11 | Above $62,240 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $43,180, Santa Fe Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($65,230), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,890).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Health Care Social Workers | $65,230 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $55,890 |
| Social Workers | $43,180 |
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