Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Massachusetts
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Massachusetts earn an average of $69,710 a year. That is $1,680 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $68,030. The best-paying metro area is Amherst Town-Northampton, MA at $72,210.
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Average pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,030 | $32.71 |
| Massachusetts | $69,710 | $33.51 |
| New York | $86,110 | $41.40 |
| Connecticut | $78,250 | $37.62 |
| Rhode Island | $76,970 | $37.01 |
| Vermont | $76,580 | $36.82 |
| New Hampshire | $75,280 | $36.19 |
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Questions and answers
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Massachusetts?
The average is $69,710 a year, and the median is $62,500. That is $1,680 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $68,030.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$33.51 an hour on average; the median is $30.05.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA ($72,210), followed by Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ($71,570). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Pittsfield, MA ($61,500).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #15 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.