Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Alexandria, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alexandria, LA

Median annual salary $52,000 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $30,390
90th percentile $80,880
Employed locally 70
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,390
    25th
    $31,990
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $68,060
    90th
    $80,880

    Alexandria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,492 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 92% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $73,510
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $72,360

    Related occupations in Alexandria, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $37,130
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,080
    Counselors, All Other $49,220
    Social Workers, All Other $80,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Alexandria?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Alexandria, LA is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

    Is Alexandria above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Alexandria, LA is 13.4% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Alexandria?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,390 per year in Alexandria, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,990.