Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $47,340 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $38,240
90th percentile $73,400
Employed locally 120
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,240
    25th
    $40,030
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $59,570
    90th
    $73,400

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 22% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,510
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,090

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,410
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$41,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,000
    Healthcare Social Workers$56,120
    Rehabilitation Counselors$60,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Altoona, PA is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Altoona, PA is 21.2% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,240 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,030.