Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Nevada

Mental health and substance abuse social workers in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $63,410 a year) and the least in Reno ($61,010), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mental health and substance abuse social workers average at $63,790 and the median at $62,900 for 1,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,030.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$63,410
Reno$61,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$63,410	$62,900	$44,850	$53,130	100
Reno	$61,010	$57,700	$51,590	$51,202	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in other states

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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