Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New Mexico - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (New Mexico)

$55,167

vs National

-12.4%

National: $63,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$58,688

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$55,167

-12.4% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$63,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico earns $55,167 in nominal terms, which is 12.4% below the national average of $63,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,688 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in New Mexico

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Western New Mexico University	$56,333	4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make in New Mexico?

The median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in New Mexico is $55,167 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary?

A Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico earns 12.4% less than the national median of $63,000, or $58,688 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.