Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $46,860 -22% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $40,850
90th percentile $63,820
Employed locally 2,600
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,850
    25th
    $44,760
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $52,770
    90th
    $63,820

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 45% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,000
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,180
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,600
    Tucson, AZ $46,450
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $43,300
    Yuma, AZ $42,560

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,350
    Healthcare Social Workers $69,620
    Social Workers, All Other $60,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 22% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,850 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,760.