Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Washington

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Washington

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Washington earn a median salary of $66,693 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +11% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 5,590 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $46,530 to $77,600 depending on location.

$66,693 Avg median salary in Washington
$77,600 Highest paying metro
$46,530 Lowest paying metro
5,590 Employed in Washington

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Washington

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600 $60,320 $98,210 2,310
      Seattle, WA $77,360 $56,300 $91,170 2,020
      Bellingham, WA $76,180 $51,530 $84,180 60
      Eastern Washington $74,410 $63,380 $82,050 60
      Olympia, WA $72,360 $56,710 $84,630 110
      Mount Vernon, WA $66,740 $42,160 $82,050 80
      Bremerton, WA $65,740 $55,890 $82,050 50
      Western Washington $62,190 $48,870 $79,050 170
      Spokane, WA $61,990 $47,460 $82,050 460
      Kennewick, WA $59,850 $46,770 $78,110 90
      Yakima, WA $59,370 $49,630 $65,740 110
      Longview, WA $46,530 $46,530 $74,630 70

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