Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $61,260 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $46,400
90th percentile $91,910
Employed locally 140
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,400
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $61,260
    75th
    $75,640
    90th
    $91,910

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 16% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,440
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,360
    Mankato, MN $77,010
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $71,200

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,250
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $69,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $84,460
    Rehabilitation Counselors $41,790
    Healthcare Social Workers $71,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Pittsfield, MA is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Pittsfield, MA is 2% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,400 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.