Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $69,010 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.18
10th percentile $51,180
90th percentile $99,860
Employed locally 190
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,180
    25th
    $59,400
    50th (median)
    $69,010
    75th
    $86,610
    90th
    $99,860

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 20% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,440
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,360
    Mankato, MN $77,010
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $71,200

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $74,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,110
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,790
    Rehabilitation Counselors $63,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Amherst Town, MA is $33.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 14.9% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,180 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,400.