Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $73,110 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.15
10th percentile $43,300
90th percentile $123,600
Employed locally 80
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,300
    25th
    $52,310
    50th (median)
    $73,110
    75th
    $95,030
    90th
    $123,600

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 102% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 2% above 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
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $89,500

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,220
    Marriage and Family Therapists$70,370
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Redding, CA is $35.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Redding, CA is 21.7% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,300 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,310.