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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #8 of 51 · MN
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Minnesota earn between $50,950 and $98,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Minnesota is $74,420, about 9.4% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato, MN | $83,530 | $81,980 | 90 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $77,980 | $79,920 | 130 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $77,410 | $79,210 | 110 |
| Rochester, MN | $77,030 | $74,250 | 110 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,020 | $74,210 | 2,500 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $71,990 | $71,590 | 200 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $70,390 | $71,630 | 190 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $68,240 | $67,650 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Minnesota?
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Minnesota is $75,020 per year (mean $74,420), and about 80% earn between $50,950 and $98,520.
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Minnesota?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $74,420 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Minnesota a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
Minnesota ranks #8 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $74,420 is about 9.4% above the U.S. average of $68,030.
Which metro areas in Minnesota pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Mankato, MN ($83,530), Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area ($77,980), Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area ($77,410), by median annual wage.
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