Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $60,510 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $79,630
Employed locally 250
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $72,500
    90th
    $79,630

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 27% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Napa, CA $68,260
    Grants Pass, OR $64,130
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,090
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $57,630

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,040
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,390
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,580
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,010
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$64,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 0.7% above 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.