Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $43,300 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.82
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $53,690
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $43,300
    50th (median)
    $43,300
    75th
    $43,590
    90th
    $53,690

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 27% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,000
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,180
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,860
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,600
    Tucson, AZ $46,450
    Yuma, AZ $42,560

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$47,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,150
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,660
    Rehabilitation Counselors$41,370
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$45,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $20.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 27.9% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,300.