Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $48,090 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $69,460
Employed locally 420
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $47,260
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $57,830
    90th
    $69,460

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 26% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $78,820
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,190
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,310
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,680
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Little Rock, AR is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Little Rock, AR is 19.9% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,260.