AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1023

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $42,100 -30% below national average (national: $60,060)
$44,670Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
670Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$42,100
$29,200
10th pct.
$63,070
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$29,200$14.04
25th percentile$31,910$15.34
50th percentile (median)$42,100$20.24
75th percentile$55,000$26.44
90th percentile (top earners)$63,070$30.32
Mean (average)$44,670$21.47

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $42,100
New York $80,230 +91%
Connecticut $78,820 +87%
Minnesota $77,100 +83%
California $75,320 +79%
District of Columbia $72,720 +73%
Oregon $71,830 +71%
New Jersey $70,420 +67%
Hawaii $70,340 +67%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Alabama?

The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Alabama is $44,670 per year. The median (middle) salary is $42,100 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Alabama?

Entry-level mental health and substance abuse social workerss (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $29,200 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $31,910 per year.

What is the highest Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $63,070 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $55,000 per year.

How does the Alabama Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Alabama is $42,100, which is -30% below national average of $60,060.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes