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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$30.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,274/year ($4,106/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 16th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 7,440 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $62,500 a year — though pay ranges from $48,260 for newcomers to $100,670 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,440 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $62,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,274 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $62,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,320 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,781 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,125 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,274 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,106 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Massachusetts?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Massachusetts is $62,500 per year ($30.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,970 and $78,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $62,500, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $49,274 per year ($4,106 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 7,440 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.