Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$73,310

per year

Hourly Rate

$35.25

per hour

Employment

510

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+21.6%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, District of Columbia pays 21.6% MORE for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$64,138

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$57,940

25th

$65,360

Median

$73,310

75th

$104,170

90th

$115,500

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