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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in New York
Ranked #2 of 51 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in New York earn between $54,650 and $122,340. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in New York is $86,110, about 26.6% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,450 | $88,920 | 12,090 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $79,870 | $85,930 | 410 |
| Elmira, NY | $79,410 | $77,420 | 50 |
| Ithaca, NY | $78,220 | $85,820 | 70 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $76,970 | $77,760 | 530 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $73,200 | $75,070 | 190 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $73,040 | $71,810 | 230 |
| Kingston, NY | $71,790 | $78,350 | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in New York?
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in New York is $79,380 per year (mean $86,110), and about 80% earn between $54,650 and $122,340.
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in New York?
Roughly $41 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $86,110 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
New York ranks #2 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $86,110 is about 26.6% above the U.S. average of $68,030.
Which metro areas in New York pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for mental health and substance abuse social workers are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($82,450), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($79,870), Elmira, NY ($79,410), by median annual wage.
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