Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Illinois earn a median of $49,960 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,960
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,460
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,910; the top 10% earn over $79,050. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- Rehabilitation Counselors$49,350 median in Illinois
- School Psychologists$84,690 median in Illinois
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Illinois
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Illinois?
The median is $49,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,910 and the top 10% earn over $79,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.