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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$30.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,524/year ($4,460/month) for a single filer
New Hampshire ranks 14th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 320 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $63,900 a year — though pay ranges from $49,140 for newcomers to $123,560 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $63,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $53,524 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $63,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,488 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,888 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,524 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,460 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in New Hampshire?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in New Hampshire is $63,900 per year ($30.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,820 and $77,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $63,900, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $53,524 per year ($4,460 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 320 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.