Career Atlas USA

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.

  1. 1New York$79,380
  2. 2California$79,000
  3. 3Connecticut$78,640
  4. 4Minnesota$75,020
  5. 5Maryland$73,580
  6. 6District of Columbia$73,310
  7. 7Vermont$73,210
  8. 8Washington$70,460
  9. 9Oregon$68,210
  10. 10New Jersey$66,590
  11. 11New Mexico$65,640
  12. 12Colorado$65,620
  13. 13Virginia$64,240
  14. 14New Hampshire$63,900
  15. 15Nevada$62,900