Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $64,940 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.22
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $110,070
Employed locally 180
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $49,890
    50th (median)
    $64,940
    75th
    $82,800
    90th
    $110,070

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 32% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $73,510
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,370
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,530
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,100
    North Dakota $61,660

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $79,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,650
    Social Workers, All Other $64,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Anchorage, AK is $31.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Anchorage, AK is 8.1% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,890.