DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$39,406
vs National
-12.4%
National: $45,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,385
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,406
-12.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$45,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Seattle, WA earns $39,406 in nominal terms, which is 12.4% below the national average of $45,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,385 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Counseling and Referral Service | $39,638 | 19 |
| Valant Medical Solutions | $35,360 | 1 |
| CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE CENTER | $34,965 | 2 |
| DR. ATTAMAN, PLLC | $31,866 | 1 |
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How much does a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make in Seattle, WA?
The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Seattle, WA is $39,406 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers?
A Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Seattle, WA earns 12.4% less than the national median of $45,000, or $34,385 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.