Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $46,950 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $31,880
90th percentile $62,130
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,880
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $59,510
    90th
    $62,130

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 15% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $78,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Salinas, CA $77,150
    Minnesota $77,100

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,930
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,770
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,600
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $44,060
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $56,910
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Terre Haute, IN is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Terre Haute, IN is 21.8% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,880 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.