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

Social Workers, All Others earn a median salary of $69,480/year, while Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselorss earn $59,190/year - a difference of $10,290. Social Workers, All Others earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Social Workers, All Other
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Median salary
$69,480
$59,190
Hourly rate
$33.4/hr
$28.46/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$44,530
$39,090
Senior level (90th %)
$112,740
$98,210
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
64,940
440,380
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Community & Social
Community & Social
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