Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $67,020 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $47,960
90th percentile $93,640
Employed locally 210
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,960
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $67,020
    75th
    $83,340
    90th
    $93,640

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 94% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 6% 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
    Rochester, MN $78,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Mankato, MN $77,010
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $63,720
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,100
    St. Cloud, MN $59,230

    Related occupations in Duluth, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,210
    Social Workers, All Other $76,510
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,950
    Rehabilitation Counselors $39,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Duluth, MN-WI is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 11.6% above 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,960 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.