Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,460 or more. The middle half of mental health and substance abuse social workers in Duluth earn between $53,500 and $86,910.
- $48K10th
- $54K25th
- $70KMedian
- $87K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,630 | $5,969 | $34.44 |
| Median | $70,390 | $5,866 | $33.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,500 | $4,458 | $25.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,910 | $7,242 | $41.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Mental health and substance abuse social workers in Duluth earn 4% less than the Minnesota average ($74,420) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($68,030). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $60,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $71,630 | $70,390 | $47,600 | $99,460 | 190 |
| Minnesota | $74,420 | $75,020 | $50,950 | $98,520 | 3,590 |
| United States | $68,030 | $60,280 | $39,740 | $104,170 | 132,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $71,630, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $55,874 a year, or $4,656 a month and $2,149 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $56,478 | $4,707 |
| Working in MN | $55,874 | $4,656 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for mental health and substance abuse social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $71,630 buys what about $80,693 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 4th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Mankato pays the most ($81,980).
- Mankato$81,980
- Rochester$74,250
- Minneapolis$74,210
- Duluth$71,630
- St. Cloud$67,650
All Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries in Minnesota
Highest-paying cities for mental health and substance abuse social workers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($117,050).
- San Jose, CA$117,050
- San Francisco, CA$109,530
- San Luis Obispo, CA$109,030
- Vallejo, CA$108,430
- Modesto, CA$96,890
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary by city
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Duluth: questions
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make an hour in Duluth?
$34.44 an hour on average, and $33.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mental health and substance abuse social workers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $55,874 a year ($4,656 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,630. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do mental health and substance abuse social workers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1023; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.81, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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