Therapist salary in the United States

Average salary
$48,000/yr
Based on 9,975 income tax records
$20,000
$91,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$32K
 
$45K
 
$52K
 
$53K
 
$51K
$20,000
$91,000
How much do Therapists make?
The average total salary for a Therapist is $48,000 per year. This is based on data from 9,975 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Therapist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Therapist salary can vary between $20,000 to $91,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Therapist salary by location

Therapist salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County, CA
11 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$59K – $100K
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Family Childrens Services, Tulsa County, OK
12 income tax records
$51,000/yr
$35K – $75K
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Creoks Mental Health Services, Tulsa County, OK
12 income tax records
$49,000/yr
$33K – $72K
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UPMC, Allegheny County, PA
11 income tax records
$48,000/yr
$38K – $55K
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Mercy Life Center Corpor Ation, Allegheny County, PA
11 income tax records
$42,500/yr
$35K – $47K
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Seven Counties Services, Jefferson County, KY
14 income tax records
$41,500/yr
$29K – $52K
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Rogers Memorial Hospital, Milwaukee County, WI
10 income tax records
$40,500/yr
$29K – $59K
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Wesley Family Services, Allegheny County, PA
12 income tax records
$34,500/yr
$29K – $51K

Therapist demographics in United States

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57% are single
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43% are married
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41% have kids
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53% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Therapists in United States

9,975 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a therapist in the United States is $48,000 per year. Therapist salaries in the United States can vary between $20,000 to $91,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 9,975 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as therapist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for therapists in the United States: Los Angeles County ($79,000 a year), Family Childrens Services ($51,000 a year), and Creoks Mental Health Services ($49,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for therapists in the United States: San Jose Metro Area, CA ($69,000 a year), Sacramento Metro Area, CA ($66,500 a year), and San Francisco Metro Area, CA ($63,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.