How much does a counselor make in New York?
$63,300a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $30.43 an hour or $5,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.43
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 100
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,590Median: $63,300Highest 10%: $92,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| 25th | $55,700 | $26.78 | |
| Median | $63,300 | $30.43 | |
| 75th | $78,950 | $37.96 | |
| 90th | $92,670 | $44.55 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for counselors.
| Syracuse, NY | $59,990 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $91,130 |
| Social Worker | $85,080 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $82,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $79,370 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,610 |
| Educational | $77,580 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $66,580 |
| Child | $66,540 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,110 |
| Clergy | $61,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $30.43 ($63,300 a year).
Do counselors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $63,300 against $50,860 nationally, 24% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,500, so New York pays 8% more.
Where does New York rank for counselor pay?
21 of 100 metro areas with data.
How much does a counselor make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,670 or more.
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.