Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,510 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.42
10th percentile $44,860
90th percentile $95,000
Employed locally 90
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,860
    25th
    $51,330
    50th (median)
    $69,510
    75th
    $82,490
    90th
    $95,000

    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 Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $57,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,660
    Social Workers, All Other $55,490
    Community Health Workers $49,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Northeast Maine is $33.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Northeast Maine is 15.7% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,860 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,330.