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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$31.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,222/year ($4,435/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 23rd of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 1,200 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $65,930 a year — though pay ranges from $45,780 for newcomers to $90,020 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,200 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $65,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,222 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $65,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,732 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,044 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,933 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,222 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,435 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in New Mexico?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in New Mexico is $65,930 per year ($31.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,820 and $77,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $65,930, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $53,222 per year ($4,435 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,200 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in New Mexico in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Mexico state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Mexico.