Average Therapist Salary

$61.73/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in California is $61.73 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $50.08.

Last updated on March 28, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$61.73/hour

California

19% higher than the US average.

$50.08/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Therapists?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Oakland, California$72$75
San Francisco, California$70$75
What type of Therapists make the most money in California?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Occupational Therapist$67$73
Speech Language Pathologist$66$73
Physical Therapist$63$84
Physical Therapy Assistant$49$53
How does the pay for Therapists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Idaho$62$62
Oregon$53$62
Colorado$50$66
Arizona$46$48
Texas$43$53
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in California?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Sutter Health$61$78
Stability Direct$55$59
Vibra Healthcare$54$64
Adventist Health$54$59
Community Health System$53$53
Talenz Healthcare$51$51
Select Medical$42$57
AccentCare$42$53

Last updated on March 28, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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