Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $79,170 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.06
10th percentile $51,640
90th percentile $100,920
Employed locally 370
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,640
    25th
    $63,350
    50th (median)
    $79,170
    75th
    $89,060
    90th
    $100,920

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 18% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,200
    Albany, OR $74,980
    Ithaca, NY $73,620

    Related occupations in Kiryas Joel, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $76,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $70,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,310
    Clergy $55,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Kiryas Joel, NY is $38.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Kiryas Joel, NY is 31.8% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,640 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,350.