Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Oregon
$73,050avg. a year
$35.12 an hour · 2,230 employed
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Oregon earn an average of $73,050 a year. That is $5,020 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $68,030. The best-paying metro area is Salem, OR at $77,780.
$68,210Median pay
$35.12Average hourly
+47%Avg. pay since 2020
#9Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Oregon metro areas
Average pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1360 jobs
Salem, OR
$77,780
$37.39 an hour
2230 jobs
Eugene-Springfield, OR
$74,700
$35.91 an hour
370 jobs
Albany, OR
$74,280
$35.71 an hour
41,170 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$73,730
$35.45 an hour
5170 jobs
Bend, OR
$70,500
$33.89 an hour
640 jobs
Grants Pass, OR
$67,790
$32.59 an hour
770 jobs
Medford, OR
$67,110
$32.26 an hour
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Oregon, charted
Pay over time
Oregon, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Oregon mental health and substance abuse social workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Oregon vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,030 | $32.71 |
| Oregon | $73,050 | $35.12 |
| California | $91,050 | $43.77 |
| Washington | $71,710 | $34.48 |
| Nevada | $63,790 | $30.67 |
| Idaho | $60,720 | $29.19 |
Related jobs in Oregon
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$75,540
- Social and Human Service Assistants$52,980
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$68,400
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,070
- Healthcare Social Workers$85,830
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,350
Average pay, Oregon, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Oregon?
The average is $73,050 a year, and the median is $68,210. That is $5,020 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $68,030.
What is the hourly wage in Oregon?
$35.12 an hour on average; the median is $32.79.
Where in Oregon do they earn the most?
Salem, OR ($77,780), followed by Eugene-Springfield, OR ($74,700). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Medford, OR ($67,110).
How does Oregon rank?
Oregon ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 21-1023. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national mental health and substance abuse social workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.