Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in New York

Median Salary

$79,380

per year

Hourly Rate

$38.16

per hour

Employment

14,820

in New York

vs. National Avg

+31.7%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, New York pays 31.7% MORE for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$70,560

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.5

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

28%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New York

10th

$54,650

25th

$64,430

Median

$79,380

75th

$95,520

90th

$122,340

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).