Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $44,820 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $86,050
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $44,820
    75th
    $76,440
    90th
    $86,050

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 30% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,490
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $71,200
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $67,060
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,710

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,160
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,070
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,540
    Healthcare Social Workers$70,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Pocatello, ID is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Pocatello, ID is 25.4% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.