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Mental Health Care Worker

Average Mental Health Care Worker Salary

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$54,965
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$40k
MEDIAN
$55k
90%
$75k

The average salary for a Mental Health Care Worker is $54,965 in 2025

Base Salary
$40k - $75k
Bonus
$255 - $6k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $4k
Commission
$0 - $10k
Total Pay
$34k - $74k
Based on 1,384 salary profiles (last updated Aug 07 2024)
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3.7 out of 5
(139)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Mental Health Care Worker

Medical
80%
Dental
73%
Vision
64%
None
20%

Gender Breakdown for Mental Health Care Workers

Female
78.1%
Male
19.7%
Prefer to self-define
1.7%
This data is based on 402 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Mental Health Care Workers

What is the highest pay for Mental Health Care Workers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Mental Health Care Worker is $75k / year

What is the lowest pay for Mental Health Care Workers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Mental Health Care Worker is $40k / year

How can Mental Health Care Workers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Mental Health Care Worker is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Mental Health Care Worker that oversees more junior Mental Health Care Workers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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