Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $62,050 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $44,850
90th percentile $136,300
Employed locally 570
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,850
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $62,050
    75th
    $107,640
    90th
    $136,300

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 14% 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 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $89,500

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,270
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,190
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,090
    Healthcare Social Workers $91,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Fresno, CA is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Fresno, CA is 3.3% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,850 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.