Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $87,530 +45.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.08
10th percentile $45,540
90th percentile $103,230
Employed locally 70
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,540
    25th
    $63,410
    50th (median)
    $87,530
    75th
    $87,530
    90th
    $103,230

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 138% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 38% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $79,170
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,200
    Albany, OR $74,980
    Ithaca, NY $73,620

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,140
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,160
    Healthcare Social Workers $48,530
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $62,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Elmira, NY is $42.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Elmira, NY is 45.7% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,540 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,410.