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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in New York (2026)
$38.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,984/year ($5,082/month) for a single filer
New York is the highest-paying state in the country for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers, with a median about 28% above the national average. Of the 14,820 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $79,380 a year — though pay ranges from $54,650 for newcomers to $122,340 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,820 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in New York (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $79,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,984 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $79,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,634 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,073 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,690 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,984 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,082 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in New York?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in New York is $79,380 per year ($38.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,430 and $95,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in New York?
- On the median salary of $79,380, a single filer in New York takes home about $60,984 per year ($5,082 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 14,820 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.