Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Vermont
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Vermont earn a median of $73,210 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,510; the top 10% earn over $100,140. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
States ranked near Vermont
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- Healthcare Social Workers$81,140 median in Vermont
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,270 median in Vermont
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67,340 median in Vermont
- Marriage and Family Therapists$62,780 median in Vermont
- Rehabilitation Counselors$50,030 median in Vermont
- School Psychologists$82,820 median in Vermont
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Vermont
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Vermont?
The median is $73,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,510 and the top 10% earn over $100,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.