Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Delaware
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Delaware
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Delaware earn a median salary of $52,080 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.3% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 140 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Delaware, with salaries ranging from $47,770 to $56,390 depending on location.
$52,080
Avg median salary in Delaware
$56,390
Highest paying metro
$47,770
Lowest paying metro
140
Employed in Delaware
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Delaware
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Delaware | $56,390 | $46,170 | $58,510 | 60 |
| Dover, DE | $47,770 | $46,170 | $56,150 | 80 |