Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $78,660 +31% vs national
Median hourly $37.82
10th percentile $49,820
90th percentile $95,210
Employed locally 120
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,820
    25th
    $64,370
    50th (median)
    $78,660
    75th
    $87,550
    90th
    $95,210

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 12% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Mankato, MN $77,010
    Duluth, MN-WI $67,020
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $63,720
    Fargo, ND-MN $61,100
    St. Cloud, MN $59,230

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Workers, All Other$78,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,700
    Healthcare Social Workers$80,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,810
    Health Education Specialists$78,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Rochester, MN is $37.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Rochester, MN is 31% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,820 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,370.