Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $51,810 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.91
10th percentile $34,450
90th percentile $93,960
Employed locally 140
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,450
    25th
    $46,470
    50th (median)
    $51,810
    75th
    $73,600
    90th
    $93,960

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 18% 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
    Grand Junction, CO $80,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $70,740
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,040
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $66,030

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,900
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,260
    Rehabilitation Counselors$46,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Greensboro, NC is $24.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Greensboro, NC is 13.7% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,450 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,470.