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Child, Family, and School Social Workers vs. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors: Salary Comparison (2026)

Child, Family, and School Social Workerss earn a median salary of $58,570/year, while Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn $59,190/year - a difference of $620. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Median salary
$58,570
$59,190
Hourly rate
$28.16/hr
$28.46/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$40,580
$39,090
Senior level (90th %)
$94,030
$98,210
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
382,960
440,380
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Community & Social
Community & Social
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