Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Evansville, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Evansville, IN

Median annual salary $52,370 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $36,930
90th percentile $74,260
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,930
    25th
    $44,000
    50th (median)
    $52,370
    75th
    $62,760
    90th
    $74,260

    Evansville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,671 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 23% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Salinas, CA $77,150
    Minnesota $77,100

    Related occupations in Evansville, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,100
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,030
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,860
    Health Education Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Evansville, IN is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Evansville, IN is 12.8% 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 Evansville?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,930 per year in Evansville, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,000.