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

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

Median annual salary $60,170 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $50,140
90th percentile $137,910
Employed locally 140
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,140
    25th
    $55,530
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $109,110
    90th
    $137,910

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 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
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $93,390
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $89,500

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,000
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,840
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$83,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,030
    Counselors, All Other$47,010
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Visalia, CA is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Visalia, CA is 0.2% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,140 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,530.