SOC 21-1099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — New Mexico
New Mexico · 2 metro areas compared
In New Mexico the median wage is $48,820.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Mexico the median wage is $48,820. That is 13.9% lower than the national median of $56,730. Pay ranges from under $43,980 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,500 to $56,620.
Employment stands at 270, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. New Mexico ranks number 37th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Las Cruces records the highest median at $52,960. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 396th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,980 | −22.5% |
| 25th | $46,500 | −18.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,820 | −13.9% |
| 75th | $56,620 | −0.2% |
| 90th | $62,500 | +10.2% |
| Mean | $52,000 | −8.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Cruces | $52,960 | 40 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $48,260 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $48,820 goes as far as $52,950 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,950US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,820 a year, 13.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,980 to $62,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 37th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Cruces, at $52,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $48,820, or $23.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,730, so pay in New Mexico is 13.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Mexico earns more than $62,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,980 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Las Cruces, at $52,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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