Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,170 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.97
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $76,690
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $51,140
    50th (median)
    $58,170
    75th
    $68,970
    90th
    $76,690

    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 Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,460
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,680
    Clergy $59,400
    Social Workers, All Other $60,930
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Central Oregon is $27.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Central Oregon is 3.1% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,140.