Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $46,830 -22% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $97,780
Employed locally 110
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $46,830
    75th
    $72,570
    90th
    $97,780

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 42% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,040
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,510
    Vineland, NJ $55,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,830

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,370
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,440
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,490
    Marriage and Family Therapists $89,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $82,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Atlantic City, NJ is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 22% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.