Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in New York: $66,500 Average

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Average base salary, New York

$66,500 / year

≈ $5,550 per month · $31.97 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New York · median $61,500

25th percentile
$50,000Average
$66,50075th percentile
$76,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary by state

Alabama$56,000

Alaska$89,500

Arizona$70,500

Arkansas$60,500

California$71,500

Colorado$72,500

Connecticut$71,000

Delaware$59,500

District of Columbia$71,500

Florida$63,000

Georgia$63,500

Hawaii$72,500

Idaho$69,000

Illinois$71,000

Indiana$60,000

Iowa$69,000

Kansas$64,000

Kentucky$59,500

Louisiana$46,500

Maine$65,500

Maryland$66,000

Massachusetts$67,500

Michigan$67,500

Minnesota$62,000

Mississippi$54,000

Missouri$63,000

Montana$62,500

Nebraska$72,500

Nevada$66,500

New Hampshire$61,000

New Jersey$74,000

New Mexico$79,000

New York$66,500

North Carolina$61,000

North Dakota$70,500

Ohio$62,000

Oklahoma$64,000

Oregon$78,000

Pennsylvania$59,000

Rhode Island$71,000

South Carolina$58,000

South Dakota$56,500

Tennessee$55,500

Texas$67,500

Utah$72,000

Vermont$67,000

Virginia$67,500

Washington$77,500

West Virginia$55,500

Wisconsin$70,500

Wyoming$69,000

About this role

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors is a professional role in the Community and Social Service job family, focused on Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

404,810 workers

$66,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

50,060 workers

$75,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

35,310 workers

$74,500

Educational Services

35,260 workers

$69,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

14,870 workers

$70,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

4,600 workers

$65,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

4,050 workers

$66,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

3,410 workers

$60,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pays 0% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500

Clergy$69,000

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,500

Counselors, All Other$60,000

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,000

Healthcare Social Worker$74,500

Community Health Worker$58,000

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make?

The average base salary for a Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in the United States is $66,500 per year, or about $31.97 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $48,500 and $79,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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