Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $54,380 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.14
10th percentile $42,960
90th percentile $89,750
Employed locally 30
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,960
    25th
    $48,370
    50th (median)
    $54,380
    75th
    $63,400
    90th
    $89,750

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 27% 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 Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,670
    Social and Human Service Assistants $51,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,880
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $94,740
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists $66,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Yuba City, CA is $26.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Yuba City, CA is 9.5% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,960 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,370.