Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $42,560 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.46
10th percentile $40,910
90th percentile $52,220
Employed locally 50
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,910
    25th
    $42,560
    50th (median)
    $42,560
    75th
    $43,580
    90th
    $52,220

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 30% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,000
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,180
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,860
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,600
    Tucson, AZ $46,450
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $43,300

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,320
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52,510
    Rehabilitation Counselors$48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Yuma, AZ is $20.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Yuma, AZ is 29.1% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,910 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,560.