Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Oregon
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Oregon earn a median salary of $66,825 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.3% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 2,320 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Oregon, with salaries ranging from $56,940 to $77,260 depending on location.
$66,825
Avg median salary in Oregon
$77,260
Highest paying metro
$56,940
Lowest paying metro
2,320
Employed in Oregon
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inMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Oregon
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR-WA | $77,260 | $59,690 | $87,110 | 1,150 |
| Albany, OR | $74,980 | $61,330 | $74,980 | 70 |
| Salem, OR | $72,640 | $62,350 | $88,690 | 330 |
| Eugene, OR | $70,980 | $51,920 | $91,820 | 250 |
| Corvallis, OR | $68,050 | $56,560 | $90,590 | 30 |
| Medford, OR | $65,940 | $54,530 | $80,130 | 70 |
| Bend, OR | $64,460 | $61,810 | $76,490 | 190 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $64,130 | $63,470 | $75,150 | 40 |
| Coast Oregon | $61,530 | $57,860 | $73,840 | 90 |
| Central Oregon | $58,170 | $51,140 | $68,970 | 50 |
| Eastern Oregon | $56,940 | $50,190 | $64,320 | 50 |