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Mental Health Clinician

Average Early-Career Mental Health Clinician with Documentation Skills Hourly Pay

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$21.87
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$16.18
MEDIAN
$21.87
90%
$47.39

The average hourly pay for a Mental Health Clinician is $21.87 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$16 - $47
Bonus
$0 - $722
Total Pay
$37k - $70k
Based on 26 salary profiles (last updated Jan 24 2025)
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What Do Mental Health Clinicians Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Mental Health Clinician

Medical
86%
Dental
71%
Vision
71%
None
14%

Gender Breakdown for Mental Health Clinicians

Female
75.0%
Male
25.0%
This data is based on 8 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Mental Health Clinicians

What is the highest pay for Mental Health Clinicians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Mental Health Clinician is $47.39 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Mental Health Clinicians?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Mental Health Clinician is $16.18 / hour

How can Mental Health Clinicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Mental Health Clinician 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 Clinician that oversees more junior Mental Health Clinicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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