Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,940 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.37
10th percentile $43,250
90th percentile $74,880
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,250
    25th
    $50,190
    50th (median)
    $56,940
    75th
    $64,320
    90th
    $74,880

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,890
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,270
    Clergy$63,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,130
    Social Workers, All Other$66,180
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Eastern Oregon is $27.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Eastern Oregon is 5.2% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,250 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,190.