Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Vineland, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vineland, NJ

Median annual salary $55,890 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.87
10th percentile $44,270
90th percentile $75,340
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,270
    25th
    $55,890
    50th (median)
    $55,890
    75th
    $60,140
    90th
    $75,340

    Vineland economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 87% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 13% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,040
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,830
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $46,830

    Related occupations in Vineland, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,250
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,590
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,550
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,990
    Social Workers, All Other $74,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Vineland, NJ is $26.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Vineland, NJ is 6.9% 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 Vineland?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,270 per year in Vineland, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,890.