Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $72,260 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.74
10th percentile $49,380
90th percentile $105,530
Employed locally 440
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,380
    25th
    $57,820
    50th (median)
    $72,260
    75th
    $94,340
    90th
    $105,530

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 18% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $77,470
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,070
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $75,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $74,410

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,360
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,940
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,000
    Health Education Specialists $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Portland, ME is $34.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Portland, ME is 20.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,380 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,820.