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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $59,380 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.55
10th percentile $45,110
90th percentile $91,580
Employed locally 60
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,110
    25th
    $52,110
    50th (median)
    $59,380
    75th
    $73,020
    90th
    $91,580

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 9% 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 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 Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,990
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,540
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Watertown, NY is $28.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Watertown, NY is 1.1% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,110 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,110.