Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Illinois
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Illinois earn an average of $58,130 a year. That is $9,900 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $68,030. The best-paying metro area is Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL at $61,410.
Top-paying Illinois metro areas
Average pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Average pay by state
Illinois vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,030 | $32.71 |
| Illinois | $58,130 | $27.95 |
| Wisconsin | $64,960 | $31.23 |
| Iowa | $57,330 | $27.56 |
| Indiana | $53,990 | $25.96 |
| Missouri | $53,470 | $25.71 |
| Kentucky | $45,280 | $21.77 |
Related jobs in Illinois
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,530
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50,460
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$70,670
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70,230
- Healthcare Social Workers$68,190
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$44,790
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Illinois?
The average is $58,130 a year, and the median is $49,960. That is $9,900 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $68,030.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$27.95 an hour on average; the median is $24.02.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($61,410), followed by Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($61,050). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Springfield, IL ($46,900).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #31 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.