Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $77,360 +28.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.19
10th percentile $64,520
90th percentile $93,690
Employed locally 70
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,520
    25th
    $73,840
    50th (median)
    $77,360
    75th
    $93,690
    90th
    $93,690

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 111% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 11% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $63,240
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,830
    Lexington Park, MD $46,030

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,890
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $77,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $52,650
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,470
    Community Health Workers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Salisbury, MD is $37.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Salisbury, MD is 28.8% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $64,520 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,840.