Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in New York
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in New York earn a median of $79,380 a year, +32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +32% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,820
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,650; the top 10% earn over $122,340. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
States ranked near New York
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in New York
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in New York?
The median is $79,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,650 and the top 10% earn over $122,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+32% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.