Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $49,850 -17% vs national
Median hourly $23.97
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $62,170
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $44,790
    50th (median)
    $49,850
    75th
    $53,940
    90th
    $62,170

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 79% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 21% 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
    Knoxville, TN $50,500
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $50,120
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $49,580
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,160
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $48,500
    Johnson City, TN $46,830

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,920
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,790
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,700
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Cleveland, TN is $23.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Cleveland, TN is 17% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,790.