Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $54,350 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $76,810
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $45,230
    50th (median)
    $54,350
    75th
    $72,250
    90th
    $76,810

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 26% 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
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $61,810
    Gainesville, FL $61,570
    Flint, MI $59,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,820
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $56,260
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $54,410

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $57,240
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,690
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,530
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,330
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $58,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Miami, FL is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Miami, FL is 9.5% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,230.