Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $44,180 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.24
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $110,540
Employed locally 310
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $44,180
    75th
    $66,750
    90th
    $110,540

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 54% 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
    Connecticut $78,820
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,070
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,400
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,290
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $72,280

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,170
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,680
    Marriage and Family Therapists $91,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,070
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Provo, UT is $21.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Provo, UT is 26.4% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.