Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,190 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $49,160
90th percentile $106,340
Employed locally 110
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,160
    25th
    $59,590
    50th (median)
    $63,190
    75th
    $75,800
    90th
    $106,340

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,690
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,700
    Community Health Workers $46,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Massachusetts is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Massachusetts is 5.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,160 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,590.