Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $49,180 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.64
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $80,330
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $46,780
    50th (median)
    $49,180
    75th
    $60,800
    90th
    $80,330

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 29% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,000
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,860
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,600
    Tucson, AZ $46,450
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $43,300
    Yuma, AZ $42,560

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,310
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $75,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,320
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,480
    Healthcare Social Workers $70,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Flagstaff, AZ is $23.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 18.1% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,780.