What is the salary range of Mental Health Practitioner?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mental Health Practitioner in Austin, TX is $42,323. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,215 to $47,876, with most professionals earning between $34,475 and $52,932.

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Mental Health Practitioner Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $34,475 Austin,TX January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $38,215 Austin,TX January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $42,323 Austin,TX January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $47,876 Austin,TX January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Mental Health Practitioner Salary $52,932 Austin,TX January 01, 2025
25% $38,215 10% $34,475 90% $52,932 75% $47,876 $42,323 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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Job Openings for Mental Health Practitioner in Austin, TX

Career Path for this job

  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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
38215
47876
42323

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
38247
47928
42363
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 Austin, TX. The base salary for Mental Health Practitioner ranges from $38,215 to $47,876 with the average base salary of $42,323. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,247 to $47,928 with the average total cash compensation of $42,363.

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