Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $63,700 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.62
10th percentile $39,900
90th percentile $99,030
Employed locally 200
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,900
    25th
    $49,390
    50th (median)
    $63,700
    75th
    $80,310
    90th
    $99,030

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 33% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,440
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,360
    Mankato, MN $77,010
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $71,200

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,600
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,570
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $81,980
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $69,680
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,270
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Barnstable Town, MA is $30.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 6.1% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,900 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,390.