Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $59,120 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $40,370
90th percentile $74,840
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,370
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $59,120
    75th
    $60,320
    90th
    $74,840

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 37% 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 Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$55,140
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,680
    Healthcare Social Workers$56,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Greeley, CO is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Greeley, CO is 1.6% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,370 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.