Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $49,800 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $43,730
90th percentile $82,270
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,730
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $49,800
    75th
    $80,100
    90th
    $82,270

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,490
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $71,200
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $67,060
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,710

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,740
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,290
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$64,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Lewiston, ID-WA is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Lewiston, ID-WA is 17.1% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,730 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.