Average Salary Therapist

The median salary for a Therapist is $60,000, with 80% of salaries falling between $31,260 and $87,360. Salaries for Therapists are generally close to the national average. Offering a total compensation package that includes employee benefits and bonus pay to incentivize performance, in addition to competitive base pay, can help attract and retain top talent. Check out some popular employee benefits that companies are offering in your area.

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Where do Therapists earn the highest and lowest salaries?

The median salary for a Therapist ranges from $45,000 in Seattle, WA to $72,800 in San Diego, CA. Besides the location of employees, differences in salaries are often driven by factors such as years of experience, education, and industry.

Job	10th Percentile Salary	Median Salary	Average Salary	90th Percentile Salary
San Diego, CA	$36,000	$72,800	$67,572	$82,800
Los Angeles, CA	$38,206	$70,000	$67,886	$97,000
Houston, TX	$41,760	$70,000	$67,661	$95,000
New York, NY	$45,278	$69,000	$68,705	$97,650
San Francisco, CA	$35,300	$65,400	$64,906	$93,600
Washington, DC	$25,272	$65,000	$63,219	$114,000
Phoenix, AZ	$30,000	$65,000	$60,670	$83,870
Atlanta, GA	$12,000	$63,000	$55,947	$80,000

Common employee benefits for Therapists

It takes more than a paycheck to build an amazing team. In addition to a competitive base salary, offering benefits is a great way to attract and retain top talent top Therapists. Build the right benefits package for your team with Gusto!

401(k)	Paid Time Off	Work From Home
401(k) Matching	Paid Sick Time	Flexible Schedule
Health insurance	Parental Leave	Commuter Benefits
Dental Insurance	Professional Development	Life Insurance