Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in North Dakota

Ranked #24 of 51 · ND

8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,610 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $60,980
Employment 240

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $44,050P25 $58,790 Median $60,980P75 $65,110P90 $75,840

About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in North Dakota earn between $44,050 and $75,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

North Dakota
$62,610
U.S. average
$68,030

The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in North Dakota is $62,610, about 8% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in North Dakota

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,100 $66,300 30
Bismarck, ND $60,850 $60,310 60
Grand Forks, ND-MN $60,160 $62,430 50
Fargo, ND-MN $59,870 $64,720 90

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in North Dakota is $60,980 per year (mean $62,610), and about 80% earn between $44,050 and $75,840.

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

Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,610 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

North Dakota ranks #24 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $62,610 is about 8% below the U.S. average of $68,030.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota for mental health and substance abuse social workers are West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area ($62,100), Bismarck, ND ($60,850), Grand Forks, ND-MN ($60,160), by median annual wage.

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