Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $59,850 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.78
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $82,050
Employed locally 90
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $46,770
    50th (median)
    $59,850
    75th
    $78,110
    90th
    $82,050

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 30% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $84,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Bellingham, WA $76,180

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $69,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $91,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,870
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,290
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $84,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Kennewick, WA is $28.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Kennewick, WA is 0.3% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,770.