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

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workerss earn a median salary of $60,060/year, while Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn $59,190/year - a difference of $870. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Median salary
$60,060
$59,190
Hourly rate
$28.88/hr
$28.46/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$39,620
$39,090
Senior level (90th %)
$104,130
$98,210
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
125,910
440,380
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Community & Social
Community & Social
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