Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,480 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.73
10th percentile $58,270
90th percentile $100,900
Employed locally 120
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,270
    25th
    $69,720
    50th (median)
    $78,480
    75th
    $90,500
    90th
    $100,900

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,920
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,760
    Social Workers, All Other $86,640
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,970
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Southeast Minnesota is $37.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 30.7% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $58,270 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,720.