Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Port St. Lucie, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Port St. Lucie, FL

Median annual salary $50,360 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $73,590
Employed locally 120
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $45,310
    50th (median)
    $50,360
    75th
    $61,640
    90th
    $73,590

    Port St. Lucie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 31% 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
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $61,810
    Gainesville, FL $61,570
    Flint, MI $59,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,820
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $56,260
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $54,410

    Related occupations in Port St. Lucie, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,730
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,870
    Healthcare Social Workers$70,910
    Rehabilitation Counselors$45,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Port St. Lucie?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Port St. Lucie, FL is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.20 or more per hour.

    Is Port St. Lucie above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Port St. Lucie, FL is 16.2% 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 Port St. Lucie?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Port St. Lucie, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,310.