Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $67,120 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.27
10th percentile $53,880
90th percentile $89,590
Employed locally 150
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,880
    25th
    $60,520
    50th (median)
    $67,120
    75th
    $79,950
    90th
    $89,590

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 27% 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $89,500
    Grand Junction, CO $80,030
    Connecticut $78,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,550
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,080
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,470
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,230
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Fort Collins, CO is $32.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 11.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $53,880 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,520.