SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Maine
Maine · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maine is $57,050 per year, close to the national median of $60,280 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maine is $57,050 per year, close to the national median of $60,280 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,740 and $77,650. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,870 and the ninetieth at $96,370.
The area has 1,860 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.9 of every thousand jobs. Maine ranks number 25th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lewiston records the highest median at $61,800. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 352nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,870 | −23.9% |
| 25th | $47,740 | −20.8% |
| Median (50th) | $57,050 | −5.4% |
| 75th | $77,650 | +28.8% |
| 90th | $96,370 | +59.9% |
| Mean | $64,330 | +6.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $57,050 goes as far as $58,754 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,754US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,050 a year, 5.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,870 to $96,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $61,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maine?
The median annual wage is $57,050, or $27.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,280, so pay in Maine is 5.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $96,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,870 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lewiston, at $61,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,860 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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