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Social Worker Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$27.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,831/year ($3,819/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,990 Social Worker jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Social Worker salary of $56,160 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 $45,831 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $56,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,559 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,296 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,474 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,831 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,819 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in New Mexico?
- The median Social Worker salary in New Mexico is $56,160 per year ($27.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,470 and $78,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $56,160, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $45,831 per year ($3,819 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 2,990 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.