Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $67,330 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.37
10th percentile $45,490
90th percentile $128,370
Employed locally 160
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,490
    25th
    $56,610
    50th (median)
    $67,330
    75th
    $97,780
    90th
    $128,370

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 15% 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
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $89,500

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $57,330
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $92,850
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,890
    Healthcare Social Workers $95,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Modesto, CA is $32.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Modesto, CA is 12.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,490 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,610.