New York Median
$79,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.16
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+32% vs US median
US median $60,280
State Rank
#1 of 51
14,820 employed here
How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make in New York?
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers working in New York earn a median salary of $79,380 per year, or about $38.16 per hour. That is 32% above the national median of $60,280 for this occupation.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $54,650 while the top 10% make $122,340 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,430 and $95,520 a year.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,650 | $26.27 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,430 | $30.98 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $79,380 | $38.16 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $95,520 | $45.92 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $122,340 | $58.82 |
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How New York compares
New York ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in other states
California $79,000Connecticut $78,640Minnesota $75,020Maryland $73,580District of Columbia $73,310Vermont $73,210Washington $70,460Oregon $68,210New Jersey $66,590New Mexico $65,640Colorado $65,620Virginia $64,240New Hampshire $63,900Nevada $62,900Massachusetts $62,500Wisconsin $61,860Rhode Island $60,990North Dakota $60,980Michigan $60,830Delaware $60,060Wyoming $59,310Arkansas $58,590North Carolina $58,210Maine $57,050Alaska $56,710Kansas $56,330Hawaii $54,390Idaho $52,520Georgia $52,030Florida $51,590Utah $50,770West Virginia $50,070Illinois $49,960Missouri $49,560Mississippi $48,970South Dakota $48,920Iowa $48,530Indiana $48,300Pennsylvania $48,290Louisiana $47,100Texas $46,630Tennessee $46,500Arizona $46,380Ohio $46,080Montana $45,160Nebraska $43,240Oklahoma $43,120Kentucky $42,570Alabama $41,500South Carolina $39,930
Working as Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in New York
Nationally, about 133,000 people work as Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.
Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($79,380) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
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, or about $38.16 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $54,650 at the entry level to $122,340 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers about 32% more than the national median of $60,280. New York ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $79,380 a year. About 14,820 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.