Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Sebastian, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL

Median annual salary $61,810 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $72,330
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $41,300
    50th (median)
    $61,810
    75th
    $70,910
    90th
    $72,330

    Sebastian economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 13% 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
    Gainesville, FL $61,570
    Flint, MI $59,900
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $59,820
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $56,260
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $54,410
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,350

    Related occupations in Sebastian, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,280
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78,120
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Sebastian, FL is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Sebastian, FL is 2.9% 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 Sebastian?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in Sebastian, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,300.