Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $73,620 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.40
10th percentile $48,380
90th percentile $99,150
Employed locally 70
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,380
    25th
    $62,050
    50th (median)
    $73,620
    75th
    $91,310
    90th
    $99,150

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 101% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 1% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Elmira, NY $87,530
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $79,170
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,200
    Albany, OR $74,980

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,390
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,300
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,480
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $76,010
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,260
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Ithaca, NY is $35.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Ithaca, NY is 22.6% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,380 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,050.