How much does a substance abuse make in New York?
$61,020a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $29.34 an hour or $5,085 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.34
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 26,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,410Median: $61,020Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,410 | $20.39 | |
| 25th | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| Median | $61,020 | $29.34 | |
| 75th | $77,650 | $37.33 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.65 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Ithaca, NY | $65,010 |
| Kingston, NY | $60,040 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,620 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $59,350 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $59,230 |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,940 |
| Binghamton, NY | $57,720 |
| Albany, NY | $57,030 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,750 |
| Utica, NY | $50,890 |
| Elmira, NY | $49,210 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,310 |
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 |
| Counselor | $63,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $29.34 ($61,020 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,020 against $59,350 nationally, 3% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,450, so New York pays 3% more.
Where does New York rank for substance abuse pay?
122 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,200 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.