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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Idaho (2026)
$25.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,450/year ($3,537/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 29th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 510 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $52,520 a year — though pay ranges from $40,940 for newcomers to $92,770 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 510 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Idaho (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $52,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,450 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $52,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,122 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,018 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,930 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,450 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,537 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Idaho?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Idaho is $52,520 per year ($25.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,760 and $75,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $52,520, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $42,450 per year ($3,537 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 510 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.