Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $48,300 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $84,490
Employed locally 900
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $48,300
    75th
    $71,840
    90th
    $84,490

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 35% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $68,120
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,920
    Jacksonville, FL $52,250
    Reno, NV $45,090
    Greenville, NC $40,520
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $34,990

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,410
    Healthcare Social Workers$75,800
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Las Vegas, NV is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 19.6% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.