Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Chambersburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chambersburg, PA

Median annual salary $52,050 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.02
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $79,470
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $52,050
    75th
    $67,410
    90th
    $79,470

    Chambersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 31% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Napa, CA $68,260
    Grants Pass, OR $64,130
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,510
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,090

    Related occupations in Chambersburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,700
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,360
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,690
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,110
    Marriage and Family Therapists $65,500
    Rehabilitation Counselors $36,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Chambersburg, PA is $25.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Chambersburg, PA is 13.3% 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 Chambersburg?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Chambersburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.