Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $54,410 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.16
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $86,780
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $46,830
    50th (median)
    $54,410
    75th
    $69,900
    90th
    $86,780

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 14% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Salinas, CA $77,150
    Minnesota $77,100

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,240
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,400
    Rehabilitation Counselors$40,720
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Bloomington, IN is $26.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Bloomington, IN is 9.4% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,830.