Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $77,010 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.03
10th percentile $48,550
90th percentile $92,680
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,550
    25th
    $59,040
    50th (median)
    $77,010
    75th
    $82,420
    90th
    $92,680

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 103% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 3% above 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
    Rochester, MN $78,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Duluth, MN-WI $67,020
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $63,720
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,100
    St. Cloud, MN $59,230

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,540
    Marriage and Family Therapists $81,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,300
    Social Workers, All Other $78,350
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Mankato, MN is $37.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Mankato, MN is 28.2% above 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,550 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,040.