Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Colorado
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Colorado earn a median salary of $68,057 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.3% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 1,760 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $57,850 to $80,030 depending on location.
$68,057
Avg median salary in Colorado
$80,030
Highest paying metro
$57,850
Lowest paying metro
1,760
Employed in Colorado
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inMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | $80,030 | $61,480 | $93,280 | 30 |
| Southwest Colorado | $74,400 | $59,030 | $78,480 | 30 |
| Boulder, CO | $71,640 | $61,080 | $83,760 | 110 |
| Northwest Colorado | $69,150 | $53,890 | $78,740 | 30 |
| Denver, CO | $68,120 | $51,820 | $77,160 | 1,040 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $67,120 | $60,520 | $79,950 | 150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $65,080 | $48,240 | $66,170 | 200 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,120 | $48,250 | $60,320 | — |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,850 | $46,690 | $61,100 | 170 |