Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $58,090 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $36,820
90th percentile $99,110
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,820
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $84,990
    90th
    $99,110

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 10% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,950
    Springfield, IL $72,420
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $71,200
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $66,030

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,040
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,020
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,180
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,360
    Community Health Workers $38,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Champaign, IL is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Champaign, IL is 3.3% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,820 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.