Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Manhattan, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manhattan, KS

Median annual salary $50,110 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $66,360
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $50,110
    75th
    $60,970
    90th
    $66,360

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 22% 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
    Jackson, MI $65,520
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,370
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $63,720
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $58,980
    Fairbanks-College, AK $56,800
    Kansas City, MO-KS $56,110

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,690
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$43,380
    Rehabilitation Counselors$35,850
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Manhattan, KS is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Manhattan, KS is 16.6% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.