Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in California

Median Salary
$79,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.98
per hour
Employment
19,860
in California
vs. National Avg
+31.1%
National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, California pays 31.1% MORE for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power
$71,364
cost-adjusted value
Cost of Living
110.7
11% above national avg
Rent/Income
34%
Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th
$46,450
25th
$57,800
Median
$79,000
75th
$118,860
90th
$147,300
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).