How much does a Residential Counselor make in New York, NY?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Residential Counselor in New York, NY is $83,266. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,341 to $93,268, with most professionals earning between $58,574 and $102,375.

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Residential Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $58,574 New York,NY May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $70,341 New York,NY May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $83,266 New York,NY May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $93,268 New York,NY May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Residential Counselor Salary $102,375 New York,NY May 01, 2025
25% $70,341 10% $58,574 90% $102,375 75% $93,268 $83,266 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Residential Counselor ?

A mental health counselor (MHC), or counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. They may help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. This title excludes "Social Workers", "Psychiatrists", and "Psychologists"....

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    Residential Counselor

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Assisted Living Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Residential Counselor in New York, NY. The base salary for Residential Counselor ranges from $70,341 to $93,268 with the average base salary of $83,266. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,632 to $109,015 with the average total cash compensation of $97,898.

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