Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $48,790 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $38,830
90th percentile $74,580
Employed locally 210
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,830
    25th
    $43,510
    50th (median)
    $48,790
    75th
    $65,520
    90th
    $74,580

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 37% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,830
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    California $75,320
    District of Columbia $72,720
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $72,360

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,630
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 18.8% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,830 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,510.