Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in New Mexico
Social and Human Service Assistants in New Mexico earn a median of $46,340 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,050
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,820; the top 10% earn over $63,650. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Social and Human Service Assistants pay in New Mexico
How much do social and human service assistants make in New Mexico?
The median is $46,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,820 and the top 10% earn over $63,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.