Mental Health Counselor Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median mental health counselor in the Buffalo area earns $55,750 a year ($26.80 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($59,350) and 6% below the New York State median ($59,450). Half of the 1,480 mental health counselors there earn between $47,870 and $68,310.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,350 | $42,410 | $38,940 |
| 25th percentile | $47,870 | $48,160 | $47,100 |
| Median | $55,750 | $59,450 | $59,350 |
| 75th percentile | $68,310 | $73,710 | $76,530 |
| 90th percentile | $90,590 | $90,590 | $97,590 |
| Average | $62,040 | $64,040 | $64,440 |
| Jobs | 1,480 | 26,770 | 491,930 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mental health counselor pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($75,420).
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- New York, NY: $61,020
- Portland, OR: $75,420
- Seattle, WA: $73,580
- San Jose, CA: $72,550
- San Francisco, CA: $68,400
- Houston, TX: $67,370
- Austin, TX: $66,780
- Phoenix, AZ: $66,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.