Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in United States
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary is $60,280 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary FAQs
What is the average Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in United States?
The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in United States is $60,280 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of mental health and substance abuse social workerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $39,740 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $104,170 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $60,280.
Do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is among the highest at $82,450, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.