Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Hourly Wage in Maine (2024)

The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maine is $31.91/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Maine hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$22.98
/hour
Median (P50)
$31.91
/hour
Senior (P90)
$47.42
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$66,380
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Maine vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$22.98
National: $17.86
+28.7%
Median (P50)
$31.91
National: $25.77
+23.8%
Senior (P90)
$47.42
National: $38.97
+21.7%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $22.98 $919 $3982 $47,790
Q1 (P25) $25.44 $1018 $4409 $52,910
Median (P50) $31.91 $1276 $5532 $66,380
Q3 (P75) $37.53 $1501 $6506 $78,070
Senior (P90) $47.42 $1897 $8220 $98,640

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

#1
$40.65
$40.65/hr
+57.7%
#2
$37.85
$37.85/hr
+46.9%
#3
$36.52
$36.52/hr
+41.7%
#4
$34.5
$34.5/hr
+33.9%
#5
$34.35
$34.35/hr
+33.3%
#6
$33.64
$33.64/hr
+30.5%
#7
$31.91
$31.91/hr
+23.8%
#8
$31.73
$31.73/hr
+23.1%
#9
$31.68
$31.68/hr
+22.9%
#10
$31.18
$31.18/hr
+21.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maine?

The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maine is $31.91/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $66,380.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Maine Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maine is $31.91/hr compared to the national average of $25.77/hr — higher by $6.14/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Maine?

Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers professionals in Maine earn approximately $22.98/hour (10th percentile), which equals $47,790.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $47.42/hour.

How much does a senior Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Maine?

Senior-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers professionals in Maine (90th percentile) earn approximately $47.42/hour, or $98,640.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (SOC 211023) in Maine.

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