SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Manchester
Manchester-Nashua, NH
At $61,990, median pay for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Manchester, NH tracks the national median of $60,280 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,990, median pay for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Manchester, NH tracks the national median of $60,280 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,140 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,310 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $55,300 to $65,270.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 436 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 225th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,140 | −18.5% |
| 25th | $55,300 | −8.3% |
| Median (50th) | $61,990 | +2.8% |
| 75th | $65,270 | +8.3% |
| 90th | $94,310 | +56.5% |
| Mean | $67,190 | +11.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Manchester run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $61,990 buys what $59,491 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,491US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,990 a year, 2.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,140 to $94,310 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Manchester, NH?
The median annual wage is $61,990, or $29.80 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 Manchester, NH is 2.8% higher. 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 Manchester, NH earns more than $94,310 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,140 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Manchester, NH. 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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