Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Arizona
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Arizona earn a median of $46,380 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,380
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,690
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,810; the top 10% earn over $64,350. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
States ranked near Arizona
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Arizona
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Arizona?
The median is $46,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,810 and the top 10% earn over $64,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.