Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Washington

Median Salary

$70,460

per year

Hourly Rate

$33.88

per hour

Employment

3,490

in Washington

vs. National Avg

+16.9%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, Washington pays 16.9% MORE for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$65,666

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

107.3

7% above national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Washington

10th

$46,790

25th

$56,050

Median

$70,460

75th

$84,500

90th

$102,680

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