Massachusetts Median
$62,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $60,280
State Rank
#16 of 51
7,440 employed here
How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make in Massachusetts?
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Massachusetts take home a median of $62,500 annually — roughly $30.05 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $60,280.
Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $48,260 while the top 10% make $100,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,970 and $78,750 a year.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary range in Massachusetts
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,260 | $23.20 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $53,970 | $25.95 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,500 | $30.05 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $78,750 | $37.86 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,670 | $48.40 |
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How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in other states
New York $79,380California $79,000Connecticut $78,640Minnesota $75,020Maryland $73,580District of Columbia $73,310Vermont $73,210Washington $70,460Oregon $68,210New Jersey $66,590New Mexico $65,640Colorado $65,620Virginia $64,240New Hampshire $63,900Nevada $62,900Wisconsin $61,860Rhode Island $60,990North Dakota $60,980Michigan $60,830Delaware $60,060Wyoming $59,310Arkansas $58,590North Carolina $58,210Maine $57,050Alaska $56,710Kansas $56,330Hawaii $54,390Idaho $52,520Georgia $52,030Florida $51,590Utah $50,770West Virginia $50,070Illinois $49,960Missouri $49,560Mississippi $48,970South Dakota $48,920Iowa $48,530Indiana $48,300Pennsylvania $48,290Louisiana $47,100Texas $46,630Tennessee $46,500Arizona $46,380Ohio $46,080Montana $45,160Nebraska $43,240Oklahoma $43,120Kentucky $42,570Alabama $41,500South Carolina $39,930
Working as Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Massachusetts
Nationally, about 133,000 people work as Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare Massachusetts pay ($62,500) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make in Massachusetts?
The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Massachusetts is $62,500 per year, or about $30.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,260 at the entry level to $100,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers about 4% more than the national median of $60,280. Massachusetts ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers?
Yes on pay — Massachusetts pays above the national median for this occupation, at $62,500 a year. About 7,440 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers are employed in Massachusetts. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.