Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Colorado

Median Salary

$65,620

per year

Hourly Rate

$31.55

per hour

Employment

1,640

in Colorado

vs. National Avg

+8.9%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, Colorado pays 8.9% MORE for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$62,258

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

105.4

5% above national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Colorado

10th

$47,100

25th

$55,770

Median

$65,620

75th

$80,990

90th

$95,950

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).