Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in District of Columbia earn a median of $73,310 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,940; the top 10% earn over $115,500. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Healthcare Social Workers$94,100 median in District of Columbia
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$107,000 median in District of Columbia
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$73,550 median in District of Columbia
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49,680 median in District of Columbia
- School Psychologists$107,500 median in District of Columbia
- Patient Representatives$55,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in District of Columbia
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $73,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,940 and the top 10% earn over $115,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.