Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $56,800 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $49,540
90th percentile $73,430
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,540
    25th
    $49,540
    50th (median)
    $56,800
    75th
    $59,590
    90th
    $73,430

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $73,510
    Anchorage, AK $64,940
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,370
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,530
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,100

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,940
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,530
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $78,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,570
    Community Health Workers $54,750
    Social Workers, All Other $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Fairbanks, AK is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Fairbanks, AK is 5.4% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,540 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,540.