Lactation Consultant Salaries in New York - NY

By RSWiese, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 8 2010

Lactation consultants in the state of New York can expect to earn a salary similar to those of other clinical specialists, especially if they have achieved higher levels of education through postgraduate programs. The location and type of facility at which a practitioner is employed will also factor into the salary package. Jobs can be found in private practice, through family practice or pediatrician offices, as staff members in hospitals, as well as in the social work and public health arena. The more experience and education a lactation consultant in New York has, the higher the pay he or she can expect to earn.

The average salary for a lactation consultant in the state of New York is $97,000, which is higher than the national average. Salaries in large metropolitan areas tend to be higher, although these areas typically have a higher cost of living as well. Conversely, lactation consultants in smaller cities may earn a lower salary, but food, housing, and transportation costs will tend to be lower. Regardless of the area, lactation consultants in New York can provide a much needed service to breastfeeding mothers while earning a good salary.

Indeed.com gives the following lactation consultant salary information for these cities in New York:

New York City* - $102,000
White Plains - $103,000
Yonkers - $102,000
Albany - $69,000
Buffalo - $67,000
Rochester - $66,000

* Bronx, Kings, Queens, New York, Richmond