SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM · 2 metro areas compared
At $76,860 a year, the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Santa Fe, NM sits 27.5% above the national figure of $60,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $76,860 a year, the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Santa Fe, NM sits 27.5% above the national figure of $60,280. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,800 and $120,260. The lowest tenth earn under $51,350, while the highest tenth earn more than $141,270.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.66 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Las Cruces records the highest median at $77,990. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 61st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,350 | −14.8% |
| 25th | $58,800 | −2.5% |
| Median (50th) | $76,860 | +27.5% |
| 75th | $120,260 | +99.5% |
| 90th | $141,270 | +134.4% |
| Mean | $89,450 | +48.4% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Cruces | $77,990 | 100 | |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $61,280 | 410 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Fe run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $76,860 goes as far as $83,362 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 38.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,362US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,860 a year, 27.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,350 to $141,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Cruces, at $77,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Santa Fe, NM?
The median annual wage is $76,860, or $36.95 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 $60,280, so pay in Santa Fe, NM is 27.5% higher. 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 Santa Fe, NM earns more than $141,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,350 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 $77,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Santa Fe, NM. 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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