The average salary for a substance abuse social worker in Delaware is around $47,400 per year.
Avg Salary
Substance abuse social workers earn an average yearly salary of $47,400.
Wages typically start from $36,970 and go up to $70,880.
30% below national average Updated in 2018
Substance abuse social worker earnings by seniority
Top-level substance abuse social worker earnings begin at:
$34.08 per hour
$70,880 per year
Senior-level substance abuse social worker earnings begin at:
$26.90 per hour
$55,960 per year
Mid-level substance abuse social worker earnings begin at:
$22.79 per hour
$47,400 per year
Junior-level substance abuse social worker earnings begin at:
$18.57 per hour
$38,630 per year
Starting level substance abuse social worker earnings begin at:
$17.78 per hour
$36,970 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Substance abuse social worker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $73,840 |
| District of Columbia | $71,110 |
| Hawaii | $67,930 |
| Connecticut | $62,430 |
| New York | $59,250 |
| Nevada | $59,070 |
| New Hampshire | $56,940 |
| California | $56,000 |
| Washington | $52,270 |
| Minnesota | $51,890 |
| North Dakota | $51,670 |
| Maine | $51,250 |
| Michigan | $50,140 |
| North Carolina | $48,550 |
| Wyoming | $48,420 |
| Iowa | $47,580 |
| Virginia | $47,470 |
| Delaware | $47,400 |
| Idaho | $46,650 |
| Oregon | $46,270 |
| Colorado | $45,440 |
| Maryland | $45,430 |
| Wisconsin | $44,880 |
| New Mexico | $44,590 |
| Rhode Island | $43,220 |
| Illinois | $43,100 |
| Indiana | $43,040 |
| Utah | $42,960 |
| Guam | $41,400 |
| Alaska | $40,980 |
| Ohio | $40,240 |
| Arkansas | $40,170 |
| South Dakota | $39,910 |
| Mississippi | $39,690 |
| Louisiana | $39,340 |
| Vermont | $38,350 |
| Massachusetts | $38,330 |
| Florida | $38,240 |
| Kansas | $37,910 |
| Texas | $37,630 |
| Missouri | $37,320 |
| Georgia | $37,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,930 |
| Nebraska | $36,740 |
| Arizona | $36,570 |
| Tennessee | $34,740 |
| South Carolina | $34,700 |
| Montana | $34,600 |
| Kentucky | $34,450 |
| Alabama | $34,310 |
| West Virginia | $33,190 |
| Oklahoma | $33,060 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,920 |
How do substance abuse social worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Substance abuse social workers earn about the same as related careers in Delaware. On average, they make less than sign language interpreters but more than private detectives.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sign language interpreter salary | $53K |
| Credit counselor salary | $54K |
| Postal service worker salary | $60K |
| Postal service clerk salary | $60K |
| Marriage therapist salary | $52K |
| Substance abuse social worker salary | $47K |
| Real estate agent salary | $44K |
| Event planner salary | $47K |
| Wedding planner salary | $47K |
| Private detective salary | $45K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)