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Mental Health And Substance Abuse Social Workers H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 21-1023
Employers filed 104 certified H-1B applications for mental health and substance abuse social workers (July 2025 to June 2026), from 69 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $57,500 to $79,500, with a median of $64,500.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 30 | $57,500 | $60,000 | $79,500 |
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 40% |
| Level II (qualified) | 35% |
| Level III (experienced) | 15% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 11% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Child Center of NY | 8 | $57,500 | — |
| North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. | 5 | $82,500 | — |
| New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation | 4 | $74,500 | 1 |
| Asian Counseling And Referral Service | 4 | $69,000 | — |
| Whitman-Walker Clinic Inc. | 3 | $82,500 | 1 |
| YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities | 3 | $60,000 | — |
| Chinese American Service League, Inc. | 3 | $64,000 | — |
| TMR Mental Health Care PC | 2 | $98,000 | — |
| Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center, Inc. | 2 | $113,000 | — |
| Brigham Young University | 2 | — | — |
| Parkview Health System, Inc. | 2 | $56,000 | — |
| Phronetic Psychotherapy LCSW PC | 2 | — | — |
| Special Service For Groups, Inc. | 2 | $80,500 | 1 |
| GANDARA Mental HEALTH CENTER Inc | 2 | $53,500 | — |
| Family Solutions, Inc | 2 | $64,500 | — |
| Center for Family Life in Sunset Park Inc. | 2 | $76,500 | 3 |
| HealthRIGHT 360 | 2 | $104,500 | — |
| OC Health, Inc | 2 | $64,500 | — |
| Family Pride Of Northeast Ohio, Inc. | 2 | $51,500 | — |
| Boston Medical Center Corporation | 1 | $81,500 | — |
Common titles filed under this occupation: Master Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health Social Worker, Social Worker, Clinician, Mental Health Counselor, Level I, Psychotherapist- Mental Health, Mental Health Clinician, Park Center Therapist - Msw.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.