Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $46,530 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $40,760
90th percentile $76,180
Employed locally 70
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,760
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $46,530
    75th
    $74,630
    90th
    $76,180

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 36% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $84,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Bellingham, WA $76,180

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,430
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $76,660
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,030
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,010
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,080
    Healthcare Social Workers $76,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Longview, WA is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Longview, WA is 22.5% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,760 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.