Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $62,930 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.25
10th percentile $57,080
90th percentile $96,190
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,080
    25th
    $60,640
    50th (median)
    $62,930
    75th
    $66,240
    90th
    $96,190

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 25% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,440
    Grand Junction, CO $80,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Portland-South Portland, ME $72,260

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,110
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Bismarck, ND is $30.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Bismarck, ND is 4.8% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $57,080 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,640.