NY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1018

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in New York

Median Annual Salary $62,070 +5% above national average (national: $59,190)
$69,290Mean Annual
$30Median Hourly
22,450Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$62,070
$43,160
10th pct.
$101,910
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$43,160$20.75
25th percentile$50,880$24.46
50th percentile (median)$62,070$29.84
75th percentile$76,680$36.87
90th percentile (top earners)$101,910$48.99
Mean (average)$69,290$33.31

How New York Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New York
New York (current) $62,070
Alaska $79,220 +28%
New Mexico $70,770 +14%
Oregon $69,660 +12%
North Dakota $66,450 +7%
District of Columbia $66,140 +7%
Utah $65,920 +6%
Idaho $65,240 +5%
New Jersey $64,710 +4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in New York?

The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in New York is $69,290 per year. The median (middle) salary is $62,070 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in New York?

Entry-level substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss (10th percentile) in New York typically earn around $43,160 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $50,880 per year.

What is the highest Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in New York?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New York make approximately $101,910 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $76,680 per year.

How does the New York Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary compare to the national average?

The median substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in New York is $62,070, which is +5% above national average of $59,190.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes