SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Vallejo
Vallejo, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Vallejo, CA the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers reaches $122,930 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Vallejo, CA the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers reaches $122,930 a year. That is 103.9% more than the national median of $60,280. Pay ranges from under $54,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $150,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,320 to $137,730.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.96 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $109,050. Of the 366 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 51st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,910 | −8.9% |
| 25th | $78,320 | +29.9% |
| Median (50th) | $122,930 | +103.9% |
| 75th | $137,730 | +128.5% |
| 90th | $150,130 | +149.1% |
| Mean | $108,430 | +79.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $109,050 | 1,010 | |
| 2 | San Luis Obispo | $98,800 | 140 | |
| 3 | Salinas | $97,200 | 100 | |
| 4 | Hanford | $91,730 | 80 | |
| 5 | San Francisco | $87,550 | 1,990 | |
| 6 | Riverside | $87,370 | 1,310 | |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $84,190 | 160 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $83,150 | 1,330 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $81,240 | 160 | |
| 10 | Modesto | $78,880 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vallejo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $122,930 buys what $111,048 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 84.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$122,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,048US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $122,930 a year, 103.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,910 to $150,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $109,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Vallejo, CA?
The median annual wage is $122,930, or $59.10 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 Vallejo, CA is 103.9% 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 Vallejo, CA earns more than $150,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,910 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 San Jose, at $109,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Vallejo, CA. 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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