Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $58,400 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.08
10th percentile $47,390
90th percentile $104,200
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,390
    25th
    $54,410
    50th (median)
    $58,400
    75th
    $85,240
    90th
    $104,200

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 104% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 4% above 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
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $89,500

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,380
    Rehabilitation Counselors$40,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$134,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,270
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$84,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in El Centro, CA is $28.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in El Centro, CA is 2.8% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,390 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,410.