Social and Human Service Assistants pay in New Mexico

In New Mexico, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $22.28 an hour ($46,340 a year). About 3,050 people work in this job there.

$22.28Median hourly pay

$38,220–$54,290Middle half of workers, yearly

3,050People in this job in New Mexico

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,930). New Mexico ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in New Mexico

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$15.78	$32,820
25% of workers	$18.38	$38,220
Half of workers (median)	$22.28	$46,340
75% of workers	$26.10	$54,290
90% of workers	$30.60	$63,650

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in New Mexico metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Santa Fe	$48,810	160
Albuquerque	$46,340	1,490
Las Cruces	$45,460	420
Farmington	$45,140	120

New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for social and human service assistants

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 48,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New Mexico

Job	Median yearly pay
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$56,160
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$74,100
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$77,880
Healthcare Social Workers	$65,930
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$65,640
Health Education Specialists	$57,990
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$66,000
Community Health Workers	$54,830

Other job titles for this job

Child AdvocateFamily AdvocateYouth AdvocateClient AdvocateDomestic Violence AdvocateShelter AdvocateAddictions Counselor AssistantAdvocateCase AideCase Management AssistantCase Management CoordinatorCase Work Aide

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.