Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in New Mexico
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in New Mexico earn a median of $56,160 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($59,550)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,990
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920; the top 10% earn over $101,600. Nationally the range is $42,280 to $95,530.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Healthcare Social Workers$65,930 median in New Mexico
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65,640 median in New Mexico
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,880 median in New Mexico
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48,240 median in New Mexico
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46,340 median in New Mexico
- School Psychologists$110,360 median in New Mexico
Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in New Mexico
How much do child, family, and school social workers make in New Mexico?
The median is $56,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920 and the top 10% earn over $101,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for child, family, and school social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $59,550). Living costs are not included.