Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for mental health and substance abuse social workers in Washington only, where the average is $83,640 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the mental health and substance abuse social workers average at $83,340 and the median at $73,310 for 510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,030.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$83,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$83,640	$78,210	$65,360	$63,530	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Washington, D.C.

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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