How much does a counselor make in New York?
$58,500a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in New York. That is $28.13 an hour or $4,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.13
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $58,500Highest 10%: $91,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| Median | $58,500 | $28.13 | |
| 75th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| 90th | $91,680 | $44.08 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $63,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $59,990 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 13. Iowa | $61,080 |
| 14. Arizona | $59,910 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $59,160 |
| 16. New York | $58,500 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $58,240 |
| 18. Vermont | $56,220 |
| 19. South Carolina | $55,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.13 ($58,500 a year).
Do counselors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $58,500 against $50,860 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for counselor pay?
New York ranks 16 of 44 states.
Which city in New York pays counselors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $63,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.