Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in New York earn a median salary of $58,521 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.1% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 31,170 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $50,820 to $64,900 depending on location.
$58,521
Avg median salary in New York
$64,900
Highest paying metro
$50,820
Lowest paying metro
31,170
Employed in New York
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $64,900 | $52,770 | $81,680 | 23,790 |
| Ithaca, NY | $64,480 | $56,680 | $74,740 | 170 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,170 | $52,820 | $68,830 | 620 |
| Kingston, NY | $61,360 | $49,980 | $67,490 | 240 |
| Elmira, NY | $61,160 | $52,560 | $66,930 | 90 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $61,000 | $51,710 | $73,930 | 720 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,280 | $47,550 | $65,780 | 1,050 |
| Central East New York | $57,780 | $49,770 | $71,650 | 370 |
| Watertown, NY | $56,990 | $47,360 | $61,740 | 120 |
| Utica, NY | $56,990 | $44,320 | $67,620 | 320 |
| Buffalo, NY | $56,690 | $49,060 | $65,190 | 1,360 |
| Albany, NY | $56,500 | $46,340 | $68,990 | 1,060 |
| Binghamton, NY | $55,800 | $49,090 | $73,030 | 200 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $55,140 | $43,050 | $66,770 | 430 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $54,270 | $46,480 | $61,540 | 120 |
| Southwest New York | $50,820 | $48,230 | $62,700 | 510 |