Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $72,640 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.92
10th percentile $53,560
90th percentile $101,620
Employed locally 330
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,560
    25th
    $62,350
    50th (median)
    $72,640
    75th
    $88,690
    90th
    $101,620

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 96% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 4% 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $89,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,440
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $80,490
    New York $80,230

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,810
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,730
    Clergy $75,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,810
    Rehabilitation Counselors $54,790
    Social Workers, All Other $67,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Salem, OR is $34.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Salem, OR is 20.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $53,560 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,350.