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

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

Median annual salary $64,520 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.02
10th percentile $46,090
90th percentile $99,640
Employed locally 140
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,090
    25th
    $63,400
    50th (median)
    $64,520
    75th
    $86,250
    90th
    $99,640

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 79% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 21% 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
    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 Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,470
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$71,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,360
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,200
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,530
    Rehabilitation Counselors$38,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Kingston, NY is $31.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Kingston, NY is 7.4% 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,090 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,400.