Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in North Dakota
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in North Dakota earn a median of $60,980 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,050; the top 10% earn over $75,840. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- Healthcare Social Workers$62,860 median in North Dakota
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116,130 median in North Dakota
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,560 median in North Dakota
- Rehabilitation Counselors$63,050 median in North Dakota
- School Psychologists$68,960 median in North Dakota
- Patient Representatives$49,480 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in North Dakota
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in North Dakota?
The median is $60,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,050 and the top 10% earn over $75,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.