Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $71,200 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.23
10th percentile $44,290
90th percentile $84,620
Employed locally 60
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,290
    25th
    $57,850
    50th (median)
    $71,200
    75th
    $72,370
    90th
    $84,620

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 90% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 10% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,660
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,260
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $73,510
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $72,360

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $33,380
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,680
    Counselors, All Other $46,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,920
    Social and Human Service Assistants $31,610
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Slidell, LA is $34.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Slidell, LA is 18.5% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,290 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,850.