Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in New Mexico earn a median of $65,640 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,700; the top 10% earn over $114,170. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Marriage and Family Therapists$70,630 median in New Mexico
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48,240 median in New Mexico
- School Psychologists$110,360 median in New Mexico
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in New Mexico
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in New Mexico?
The median is $65,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,700 and the top 10% earn over $114,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.