SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ · 3 metro areas compared
In Prescott Valley, AZ the median wage is $50,020.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Prescott Valley, AZ the median wage is $50,020. That is 17.0% lower than the national median of $60,280. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,280 and $57,280. The lowest tenth earn under $43,930, while the highest tenth earn more than $68,880.
Employment stands at 110, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Flagstaff leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 139th of 260 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,930 | −27.1% |
| 25th | $45,280 | −24.9% |
| Median (50th) | $50,020 | −17.0% |
| 75th | $57,280 | −5.0% |
| 90th | $68,880 | +14.3% |
| Mean | $52,370 | −13.1% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Prescott Valley sit close to the national average, so $50,020 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$50,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,672US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,020 a year, 17.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,930 to $68,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flagstaff, at $48,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Prescott Valley, AZ?
The median annual wage is $50,020, or $24.05 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 Prescott Valley, AZ is 17.0% 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 Prescott Valley, AZ earns more than $68,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,930 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 Flagstaff, at $48,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Prescott Valley, AZ. 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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