Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $44,500 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $39,670
90th percentile $70,660
Employed locally 100
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,670
    25th
    $42,180
    50th (median)
    $44,500
    75th
    $51,050
    90th
    $70,660

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 46% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,540
    Napa, CA $68,260
    Grants Pass, OR $64,130
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,510
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,090

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,780
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,630
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,730
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,190
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,820
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in York, PA is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in York, PA is 25.9% 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 York?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,670 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,180.