As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mental Health Practitioner in Durham, CA is $45,157, equivalent to $22 per hour, $868 weekly, or $3,763 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Mental Health Practitioner in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Mental Health Practitioner in Durham, CA vary widely, spanning from $37,362 to $54,371. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,077) and 75th percentile ($49,980), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,371 per year. This $8,903 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Social Work, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Durham Mental Health Practitioner often earn 6.7% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Mental Health Practitioner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $37,362 Durham, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $41,077 Durham, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $45,157 Durham, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $49,980 Durham, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $54,371 Durham, CA May 01, 2026
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What is a Mental Health Practitioner ?

In the United States, a Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. They are licensed to provide emergency psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of their patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care. They may also serve as consultants or as educato...

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  1. This Job:

    Mental Health Practitioner

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Behavioral Health Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mental Health Practitioner in Durham, CA. The base salary for Mental Health Practitioner ranges from $41,077 to $49,980 with the average base salary of $45,157. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,059 to $51,622 with the average total cash compensation of $45,747.

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About Durham, California    Durham is a census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 5,518 at the 2010 census. According to the Un....More

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