Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Santa Fe, NM
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers in Santa Fe, NM earns $76,860 a year, 28% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $4,928 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $51,350
- 25th percentile
- $58,800
- Median percentile
- $76,860
- 75th percentile
- $120,260
- 90th percentile
- $141,270
Based on 40 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$59,135 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $76,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,079 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,880 |
| New Mexico income tax (approx.) | −$3,766 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,928 |
| Every two weeks | $2,274 |
Does it go far here?
$77,820Median pay in Santa Fe, NM is worth this at average US prices (local price level 98.8 vs 100).
28%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,389 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Santa Fe, NM
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Lawyers | $122,430 |
| General and Operations Managers | $106,770 |
| Registered Nurses | $100,790 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $81,410 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,260 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $72,780 |
| Management Analysts | $68,560 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $67,560 |
All mental health and substance abuse social workers salaries · Take-home pay in New Mexico