Mental Health Specialist Salary in New York

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How much does a Mental Health Specialist make in New York? (2025)

As of August 01, 2025, Mental Health Specialists in New York earn an average annual salary of $44,057 with an hourly rate of $21. Salary ranges from $35,983 (10th percentile) to $52,586 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $39,831 (25th percentile) and $48,521 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.

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Mental Health Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,521 $4,043 $933 $23
Average $44,057 $3,671 $847 $21
25th Percentile $39,831 $3,319 $766 $19
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How does experience level affect a Mental Health Specialist's Salary?

An entry-level Mental Health Specialist with under 1 year experience makes about $43,646. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Mental Health Specialist makes around $44,494. After 2-4 years, the Mental Health Specialist pay rises to about $46,508. Those senior Mental Health Specialist with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $46,723, and those Mental Health Specialist having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $46,867 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mental Health Specialist $43,646
Intermediate Level Mental Health Specialist $44,494
Senior Level Mental Health Specialist $46,508
Specialist Level Mental Health Specialist $46,723
Expert Level Mental Health Specialist $46,867
$43,646 0 yr
$44,494 < 2 yrs
$46,508 2-4 yrs
$46,723 5-8 yrs
$46,867 > 8 yrs
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