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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Alaska (2026)
$27.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,746/year ($3,979/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 26th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 250 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $56,710 a year — though pay ranges from $46,250 for newcomers to $85,670 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 250 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Alaska (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $56,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $47,746 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,625 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,338 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,746 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,979 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Alaska?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Alaska is $56,710 per year ($27.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,430 and $68,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $56,710, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $47,746 per year ($3,979 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 250 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.