Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arkansas
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Arkansas earn a median salary of $55,261 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -8% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 900 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $48,090 to $64,520 depending on location.
$55,261
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$64,520
Highest paying metro
$48,090
Lowest paying metro
900
Employed in Arkansas
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Arkansas | $64,520 | $48,520 | $70,820 | 90 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $63,750 | $55,770 | $65,330 | 50 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $59,990 | $36,600 | $72,390 | 110 |
| North Arkansas | $56,060 | $40,330 | $68,680 | 40 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $51,990 | $41,190 | $62,520 | 30 |
| South Arkansas | $48,990 | $38,920 | $65,950 | 80 |
| West Arkansas | $48,700 | $43,860 | $66,150 | 80 |
| Little Rock, AR | $48,090 | $47,260 | $57,830 | 420 |