Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $70,980 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.13
10th percentile $44,800
90th percentile $109,170
Employed locally 250
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,800
    25th
    $51,920
    50th (median)
    $70,980
    75th
    $91,820
    90th
    $109,170

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 102% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 2% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $89,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,440
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,490
    New York $80,230

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,120
    Clergy $54,830
    Social Workers, All Other $59,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Eugene, OR is $34.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Eugene, OR is 18.2% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,800 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,920.