Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $43,910 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.11
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $74,190
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $43,910
    75th
    $59,950
    90th
    $74,190

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 42% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,830
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    California $75,320
    District of Columbia $72,720
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $72,360

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$45,940
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,980
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,230
    Rehabilitation Counselors$46,050
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Dubuque, IA is $21.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Dubuque, IA is 26.9% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.