Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,680 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.09
10th percentile $46,220
90th percentile $116,630
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,220
    25th
    $49,300
    50th (median)
    $64,680
    75th
    $91,520
    90th
    $116,630

    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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$60,230
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$81,850
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$72,880
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is $31.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.19 or more per hour.

    Is North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 7.7% 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 North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,220 per year in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,300.