How much does a Mental Health Practitioner make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mental Health Practitioner in Pittsburgh, PA is $42,749. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,406 to $47,307, with most professionals earning between $36,361 and $51,456.

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Mental Health Practitioner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $36,361 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $39,406 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $42,749 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $47,307 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $51,456 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
25% $39,406 10% $36,361 90% $51,456 75% $47,307 $42,749 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Mental Health Practitioner ranges from $39,406 to $47,307 with the average base salary of $42,749. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,406 to $47,307 with the average total cash compensation of $42,749.

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

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