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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $89,500 +49% vs national
Median hourly $43.03
10th percentile $59,890
90th percentile $120,120
Employed locally 70
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,890
    25th
    $61,940
    50th (median)
    $89,500
    75th
    $116,630
    90th
    $120,120

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 130% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 30% 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
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $76,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $95,770
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,240
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Hanford, CA is $43.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Hanford, CA is 49% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $59,890 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,940.