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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $73,950 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $50,350
90th percentile $131,980
Employed locally 1,210
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,350
    25th
    $57,820
    50th (median)
    $73,950
    75th
    $109,230
    90th
    $131,980

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 79% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 21% 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
    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $69,510
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,800
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $100,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Sacramento, CA is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Sacramento, CA is 23.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,350 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,820.