How much does a Mental Health Assistant make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Mental Health Assistant is $45,350 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $43,020 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,330 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $37K-$55K/yr?
For Assistant Mental Health Counselor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Assistant Mental Health Counselor?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Assistant Mental Health Counselor | $56,505 /yr |
| Senior Mental Health Counselor | $65,616 /yr |
| Mental Health Counselor IV | $64,924 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Mental Health Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Mental Health Assistant in United States. Employers include Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Touchstone Mental Health and Peachford Hospital.
Top Paying Companies
For Mental Health Assistant in United States
| 1 | Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | $38,937 | |
| 2 | Touchstone Mental Health | $37,478 | |
| 3 | Peachford Hospital | $36,865 | |
| 4 | Judge Rotenberg Center | $35,726 | |
| 5 | Apalachee Center | $35,543 | |
| 6 | Hermitage Hall | $34,385 |
For Assistant Mental Health Counselor
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What is the total pay trajectory for Assistant Mental Health Counselor?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Assistant Mental Health Counselor | $56,505 /yr |
| Senior Mental Health Counselor | $65,616 /yr |
| Mental Health Counselor IV | $64,924 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Mental Health Assistant at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Mental Health Assistant in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Mental Health Assistant in United States are Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $37,478, Healthcare with a median total pay of $36,204 and Education with a median total pay of $35,726.
Nonprofit & NGO
The top paying company in Nonprofit & NGO for Mental Health Assistant is Touchstone Mental Health.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Mental Health Assistant pay FAQ
The average salary for a Mental Health Assistant is $45,350 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 155 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Mental Health Assistant employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Mental Health Assistant in United States is $55,045 per year.
The lowest salary for a Mental Health Assistant in United States is $37,488 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Mental Health Assistant or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Mental Health Assistant.