Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,430 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.42
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $88,040
Employed locally 300
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $51,860
    50th (median)
    $67,430
    75th
    $77,120
    90th
    $88,040

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,170
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,140
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $32.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.14 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 12.3% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,860.