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48+ Social Worker Jobs in New Mexico

Social Worker positions in New Mexico with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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48+ Social Worker Jobs in New Mexico Available Now

These 17 roles pay ~$95k median with 6.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

VitalCore Health Strategies logo

Behavioral Health Professional (LMSW, LPC, or equivalent)

VitalCore Health Strategies

Social WorkerNew Mexico
33 - $38 per hour
2d ago
Groups Recover Together logo

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Groups Recover Together

Hybrid
DaVita Kidney Care logo

Social Worker

DaVita Kidney Care

Three Crosses Regional Hospital logo

Licensed Social Worker - FT Days

Three Crosses Regional Hospital

Thriveworks logo

Licensed Master's Social Worker - Fee For Service

ThriveworksGreat Workplace

Hybrid
Work-life

6.0/10

Harmony Home Health & Hospice logo

Home Health Care Medical Social Worker - Part Time/PRN

Harmony Home Health & Hospice

Genesis Administrative Services logo

Social Worker

Genesis Administrative Services

Social WorkerSanta Fe, NM
25.00 per hour
1w ago
Genesis Administrative Services logo

Social Worker

Genesis Administrative Services

Social WorkerAlbuquerque, NM
24.00 per hour
1w ago
DaVita Kidney Care logo

Social Worker

DaVita Kidney Care

Fresenius Medical Care logo

Master Social Worker - MSW

Fresenius Medical CareGreat Workplace

Fresenius Medical Care logo

Master Social Worker - MSW

Fresenius Medical CareGreat Workplace

Katmai logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Katmai

Social WorkerAlbuquerque, NM
38-$40 per hour
2w ago
Fresenius Medical Care logo

Master Social Worker - MSW

Fresenius Medical CareGreat Workplace

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services logo

LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health Clinician - Clinic Based

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Top 25%

in Social Work

Primary Care Solutions logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Primary Care

Primary Care Solutions

Above avg

in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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How New Mexico Compares for Social Worker Pay

New Mexico against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$84k
Pay rank
#34 of 51
Work-life balance
6.4/10 · #6
Open listings
58

Social Worker roles in New Mexico advertise $4k below the $87k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $196k.

Social Worker median pay and work-life-balance score, New Mexico compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NMWLBListings
New Mexico (this page)$84k6.4/1058
Wyoming#1$196k+$112k7.5/107
Arkansas#2$118k+$34k5.7/1050
Oklahomaborders$94k+$11k6.3/1054
Utahborders$92k+$8k6.3/1056
Arizonaborders$91k+$8k6.3/10118
Texasborders$90k+$6k5.5/10445
Coloradoborders$85k+$1k6.0/10126

“borders” = shares a border with New Mexico; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Social Worker Jobs in New Mexico: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

New Mexico offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in new mexico. With 48+ open positions and salaries ranging from $52K to $83K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in New Mexico on this page have an average score of 4.8/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in new mexico include Fresenius Medical Care, DaVita Kidney Care, Genesis Administrative Services, VitalCore Health Strategies, and more. Positions span social worker jobs new mexico. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in new mexico, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do social workers earn in New Mexico?

Listed social workers in New Mexico on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $52K to $83K per year, with a median near $69K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?

Yes — about 10% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring social workers in New Mexico right now?

Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Fresenius Medical Care, DaVita Kidney Care, Genesis Administrative Services, VitalCore Health Strategies, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many social worker jobs in new mexico are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 48+ social workers positions in New Mexico listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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