Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$78,210

per year

Hourly Rate

$37.60

per hour

Employment

2,180

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+29.7%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 29.7% MORE for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$69,335

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$56,810

25th

$65,360

Median

$78,210

75th

$98,690

90th

$119,720

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