Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $98,680 +64.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.44
10th percentile $54,600
90th percentile $149,270
Employed locally 100
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,600
    25th
    $68,700
    50th (median)
    $98,680
    75th
    $125,030
    90th
    $149,270

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 99% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 1% 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
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $89,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $83,710

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,210
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,800
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $67,900
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $79,830
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,890
    Healthcare Social Workers $115,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Vallejo, CA is $47.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Vallejo, CA is 64.3% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $54,600 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,700.