Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $61,300 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $47,590
90th percentile $90,750
Employed locally 100
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,590
    25th
    $47,940
    50th (median)
    $61,300
    75th
    $80,650
    90th
    $90,750

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,110
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,820
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,500
    Social Workers, All Other $74,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists $68,970
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Northeast Minnesota is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.23 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 2.1% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,590 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,940.