Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Massachusetts earn a median of $62,500 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,440
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,260; the top 10% earn over $100,670. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- School Psychologists$98,670 median in Massachusetts
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Massachusetts
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $62,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,260 and the top 10% earn over $100,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.