MN · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1023

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual Salary $77,100 +28% above national average (national: $60,060)
$77,190Mean Annual
$37Median Hourly
3,430Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$77,100
$52,160
10th pct.
$97,920
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$52,160$25.08
25th percentile$61,300$29.47
50th percentile (median)$77,100$37.07
75th percentile$89,470$43.01
90th percentile (top earners)$97,920$47.08
Mean (average)$77,190$37.11

How Minnesota Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Minnesota
Minnesota (current) $77,100
New York $80,230 +4%
Connecticut $78,820 +2%
California $75,320 -2%
District of Columbia $72,720 -6%
Oregon $71,830 -7%
New Jersey $70,420 -9%
Hawaii $70,340 -9%
Vermont $69,540 -10%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Minnesota is $77,190 per year. The median (middle) salary is $77,100 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level mental health and substance abuse social workerss (10th percentile) in Minnesota typically earn around $52,160 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $61,300 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Minnesota make approximately $97,920 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $89,470 per year.

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

The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Minnesota is $77,100, which is +28% above 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