Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $71,510 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.38
10th percentile $46,430
90th percentile $103,490
Employed locally 220
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,430
    25th
    $58,660
    50th (median)
    $71,510
    75th
    $84,070
    90th
    $103,490

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 113% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 13% above 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $77,470
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,070
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $75,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $74,410

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,360
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,220
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,020
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,120
    Social Workers, All Other$60,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Bangor, ME is $34.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Bangor, ME is 19.1% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,430 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,660.