Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $53,520 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.73
10th percentile $47,830
90th percentile $69,660
Employed locally 210
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,830
    25th
    $51,260
    50th (median)
    $53,520
    75th
    $62,470
    90th
    $69,660

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 22% 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
    Jackson, MI $65,520
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,370
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $63,720
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $58,980
    Fairbanks-College, AK $56,800
    Kansas City, MO-KS $56,110

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,190
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,180
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,280
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Wichita, KS is $25.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 10.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,830 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,260.