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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Maryland (2026)
$35.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,310/year ($4,776/month) for a single filer
Maryland is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers (5th of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 2,250 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $73,580 a year — though pay ranges from $38,100 for newcomers to $104,000 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,250 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Maryland (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $73,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,310 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $73,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,358 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,629 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,283 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,310 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,776 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Maryland?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Maryland is $73,580 per year ($35.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,440 and $94,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $73,580, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $57,310 per year ($4,776 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,250 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.