Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $52,810 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.1% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 1,880 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $44,700 to $72,420 depending on location.

$52,810 Avg median salary in Illinois
$72,420 Highest paying metro
$44,700 Lowest paying metro
1,880 Employed in Illinois

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Springfield, IL $72,420 $49,100 $86,510 50
      Chicago, IL-IN $59,500 $48,740 $70,770 1,390
      Champaign, IL $58,090 $48,470 $84,990 40
      Peoria, IL $51,090 $47,560 $57,010 40
      South Illinois $49,140 $37,590 $75,040 90
      West Central Illinois $48,940 $42,420 $57,280 40
      East Central Illinois $46,130 $42,520 $58,390 90
      Rockford, IL $45,280 $45,250 $45,550 110
      Northwest Illinois $44,700 $38,510 $50,780 30

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