Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $51,630 -14% vs national
Median hourly $24.82
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $74,520
Employed locally 130
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $51,630
    75th
    $65,030
    90th
    $74,520

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 38% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Napa, CA $68,260
    Grants Pass, OR $64,130
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,510
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,090

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Lancaster, PA is $24.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Lancaster, PA is 14% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.