Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,570 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $37,940
90th percentile $60,870
Employed locally 70
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,940
    25th
    $43,570
    50th (median)
    $43,570
    75th
    $48,380
    90th
    $60,870

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,340
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67,840
    Social Workers, All Other$50,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Arizona is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Arizona is 27.5% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,940 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,570.