Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $50,980 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.51
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $112,120
Employed locally 300
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $39,880
    50th (median)
    $50,980
    75th
    $80,040
    90th
    $112,120

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 48% 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
    Connecticut $78,820
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,070
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,400
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,290
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $72,280

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $81,300
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,310
    Marriage and Family Therapists $80,260
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Ogden, UT is $24.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Ogden, UT is 15.1% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,880.