Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $80,030 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.48
10th percentile $49,540
90th percentile $97,080
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,540
    25th
    $61,480
    50th (median)
    $80,030
    75th
    $93,280
    90th
    $97,080

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 112% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 12% above 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
    Connecticut $78,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,400

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,000
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $55,520
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,710
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,590
    Social Workers, All Other $62,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Grand Junction, CO is $38.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 33.3% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,540 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,480.