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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Las Cruces, NM
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area earn a median $77,990 a year (May 2025).
- Median here
- $77,990 a year
- New Mexico median
- $65,640 a year
- U.S. median
- $60,280 a year
- Employment
- 100
Pay range in this area
- Median (50%)
- $77,990 · $37.50 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $83,160 · $39.98 an hour (estimate error ±12.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $34,520 · $16.60 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $61,280 · $29.46 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $124,990 · $60.09 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $124,990 · $60.09 an hour
- Employment
- 100 (estimate error ±17.9%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 1.28
- Location quotient
- 1.49 (1.00 = national share)
Other areas in New Mexico
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $76,860 | 40 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $69,580 | 130 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $61,920 | 60 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $61,280 | 410 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Las Cruces?
- The median wage is $77,990 a year, with about 100 jobs in the area (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).