Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Maryland

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maryland

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maryland earn a median salary of $57,528 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.2% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 1,190 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Maryland, with salaries ranging from $43,030 to $77,360 depending on location.

$57,528 Avg median salary in Maryland
$77,360 Highest paying metro
$43,030 Lowest paying metro
1,190 Employed in Maryland

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Maryland

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Salisbury, MD $77,360 $73,840 $93,690 70
      Hagerstown, MD-WV $63,240 $54,370 $77,900 70
      Baltimore, MD $57,980 $41,060 $75,290 890
      Lexington Park, MD $46,030 $42,810 $65,670 60
      Maryland $43,030 $36,690 $61,180 100

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