Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $27,010 -55% vs national
Median hourly $12.99
10th percentile $21,330
90th percentile $45,290
Employed locally 320
National median $60,060

Compare Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how San Juan, PR stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
in
San Juan, PR
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,330
    25th
    $21,890
    50th (median)
    $27,010
    75th
    $34,040
    90th
    $45,290

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 97% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 3% 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
    Springfield, IL $72,420
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $70,980
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,040
    Springfield, MA $61,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,500
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $59,990

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$32,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$43,960
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,080
    Healthcare Social Workers$36,510
    Health Education Specialists$38,360
    Community Health Workers$38,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in San Juan, PR is $12.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in San Juan, PR is 55% below 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,330 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,890.