Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $51,090 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.56
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $78,990
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $47,560
    50th (median)
    $51,090
    75th
    $57,010
    90th
    $78,990

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 28% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,950
    Springfield, IL $72,420
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $71,200
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $66,030

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,770
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $50,970
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Peoria, IL is $24.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Peoria, IL is 14.9% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,560.