Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $51,380 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $34,210
90th percentile $85,230
Employed locally 150
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,210
    25th
    $41,010
    50th (median)
    $51,380
    75th
    $63,770
    90th
    $85,230

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 33% 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
    Connecticut $78,820
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $76,070
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,400
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,290
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $72,280

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,870
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,230
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,270
    Marriage and Family Therapists$77,720
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,280
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in St. George, UT is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.88 or more per hour.

    Is St. George above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in St. George, UT is 14.5% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,210 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,010.