Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Washington
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Washington earn an average of $71,710 a year. That is $3,680 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $68,030. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $76,290.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Average pay by state
Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,030 | $32.71 |
| Washington | $71,710 | $34.48 |
| Oregon | $73,050 | $35.12 |
| Idaho | $60,720 | $29.19 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$75,020
- Social and Human Service Assistants$55,900
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$74,100
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$87,680
- Healthcare Social Workers$81,040
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$69,400
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Washington?
The average is $71,710 a year, and the median is $70,460. That is $3,680 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $68,030.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$34.48 an hour on average; the median is $33.88.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($76,290), followed by Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($73,730). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Longview-Kelso, WA ($58,060).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #12 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.