Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Idaho
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Idaho earn a median of $52,520 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,940; the top 10% earn over $92,770. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- Marriage and Family Therapists$62,700 median in Idaho
- Rehabilitation Counselors$54,550 median in Idaho
- School Psychologists$71,700 median in Idaho
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Idaho
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Idaho?
The median is $52,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,940 and the top 10% earn over $92,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.