Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$49,960

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.02

per hour

Employment

3,460

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

-17.1%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, Illinois pays 17.1% LESS for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$51,294

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$39,910

25th

$46,290

Median

$49,960

75th

$69,210

90th

$79,050

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