Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Maryland
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maryland earn a median of $73,580 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,100; the top 10% earn over $104,000. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Healthcare Social Workers$76,440 median in Maryland
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$76,390 median in Maryland
- Marriage and Family Therapists$69,900 median in Maryland
- Rehabilitation Counselors$40,860 median in Maryland
- School Psychologists$109,700 median in Maryland
- Patient Representatives$47,750 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Maryland
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Maryland?
The median is $73,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,100 and the top 10% earn over $104,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.