Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $73,290 +22% vs national
Median hourly $35.23
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $89,780
Employed locally 220
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $61,530
    50th (median)
    $73,290
    75th
    $89,610
    90th
    $89,780

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 106% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 6% above 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
    Elmira, NY $87,530
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $79,170
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,200
    Albany, OR $74,980

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,660
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,990
    Healthcare Social Workers$52,380
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$74,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Utica, NY is $35.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Utica, NY is 22% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,530.