Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $42,340 -29.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.36
10th percentile $40,600
90th percentile $65,870
Employed locally 100
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,600
    25th
    $41,790
    50th (median)
    $42,340
    75th
    $49,820
    90th
    $65,870

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 45% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,490
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $71,200
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $67,060
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,710

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,500
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,920
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,450
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,900
    Health Education Specialists$57,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Idaho Falls, ID is $20.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 29.5% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,600 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,790.