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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Arizona (2026)
$22.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,689/year ($3,224/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 44th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 3,690 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $46,380 a year — though pay ranges from $40,810 for newcomers to $64,350 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,690 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Arizona (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $46,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,689 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $46,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,386 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,548 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$757 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,689 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,224 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Arizona?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Arizona is $46,380 per year ($22.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,010 and $54,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $46,380, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $38,689 per year ($3,224 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,690 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.