Highest-Paying Mental Health Jobs (2026)
All 7 mental health careers we track, ranked by median salary. The highest-paying mental health job is Director of Mental Health Services at $118,000/year (top earners: $200,000+).
| # | Job title | Median | Top 10% | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director of Mental Health Services | $118,000 | $200,000 | +5% |
| 2 | Neuropsychologist | $118,000 | $210,000 | +4.5% |
| 3 | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $68,000 | $115,000 | +5.8% |
| 4 | Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $62,000 | $108,000 | +5.5% |
| 5 | Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $58,000 | $102,000 | +8.5% |
| 6 | Mental Health Counselor | $56,000 | $98,000 | +5.2% |
| 7 | Substance Abuse Counselor | $50,000 | $85,000 | +6.5% |
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