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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Maryland

Ranked #10 of 51 · MD

7.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,980 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $73,580
Employment 2,250

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $38,100P25 $49,440 Median $73,580P75 $94,690P90 $104,000

About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Maryland earn between $38,100 and $104,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Maryland
$72,980
U.S. average
$68,030

The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Maryland is $72,980, about 7.3% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Maryland

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Salisbury, MD $77,360 $79,180 70
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $74,380 $72,490 70
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $70,360 $70,200 1,100
Lexington Park, MD $48,570 $57,410 40
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $44,280 $50,280 140

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Maryland?

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Maryland is $73,580 per year (mean $72,980), and about 80% earn between $38,100 and $104,000.

How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Maryland?

Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $72,980 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Maryland a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?

Maryland ranks #10 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $72,980 is about 7.3% above the U.S. average of $68,030.

Which metro areas in Maryland pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Maryland for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Salisbury, MD ($77,360), Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($74,380), Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($70,360), by median annual wage.

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