Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $76,070 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.57
10th percentile $51,790
90th percentile $93,640
Employed locally 90
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,790
    25th
    $59,240
    50th (median)
    $76,070
    75th
    $84,220
    90th
    $93,640

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,160
    Social Workers, All Other $75,240
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,940
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Southwest Minnesota is $36.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Minnesota is 26.7% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,790 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,240.