Highest-Paying States for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1New York$79,380
- 2California$79,000
- 3Connecticut$78,640
- 4Minnesota$75,020
- 5Maryland$73,580
- 6District of Columbia$73,310
- 7Vermont$73,210
- 8Washington$70,460
- 9Oregon$68,210
- 10New Jersey$66,590
- 11New Mexico$65,640
- 12Colorado$65,620
- 13Virginia$64,240
- 14New Hampshire$63,900
- 15Nevada$62,900