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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Washington
Ranked #12 of 51 · WA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Washington earn between $46,790 and $102,680. 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 Washington is $71,710, about 5.4% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,350 | $76,290 | 1,840 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $71,140 | $70,860 | 430 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $68,850 | $68,610 | 80 |
| Bellingham, WA | $65,770 | $68,720 | 90 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $65,500 | $66,940 | 60 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $63,920 | $68,110 | 70 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $63,100 | $65,050 | 160 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $59,230 | $62,750 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Washington?
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Washington is $70,460 per year (mean $71,710), and about 80% earn between $46,790 and $102,680.
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Washington?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $71,710 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Washington a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
Washington ranks #12 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $71,710 is about 5.4% above the U.S. average of $68,030.
Which metro areas in Washington pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($78,350), Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($71,140), Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($68,850), by median annual wage.
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