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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Oregon (2026)
$32.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,421/year ($4,285/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 9th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 2,230 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $68,210 a year — though pay ranges from $50,280 for newcomers to $100,680 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,230 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Oregon (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $68,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,421 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $68,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,176 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,218 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$5,395 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,421 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,285 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Oregon?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Oregon is $68,210 per year ($32.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,250 and $83,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $68,210, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $51,421 per year ($4,285 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,230 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.