Therapist Salary Guide: Maryland
Average Therapist Salary
$47.13/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Maryland is $47.13 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $48.53.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Maryland compared to National Averages
$47.13/hour
Maryland
3% lower than the US average.
$48.53/hour
United States
What cities in Maryland pay the most for Therapists?
Bethesda, Maryland pays Therapists the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Salisbury, Maryland ($53) and Baltimore, Maryland ($46). Salisbury, Maryland has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Maryland average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Bethesda, Maryland pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda, Maryland | $53 | $53 |
| Salisbury, Maryland | $53 | $58 |
| Baltimore, Maryland | $46 | $52 |
| Annapolis, Maryland | $45 | $52 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Maryland?
Occupational Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Maryland, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Physical Therapist ($46) and Speech Language Pathologist ($37). Occupational Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Maryland average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Occupational Therapist earns 12% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | $53 | $57 |
| Physical Therapist | $46 | $49 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | $37 | $44 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $35 | $40 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Maryland compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($52) and Connecticut ($51). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Maryland average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $52 | $63 |
| New Jersey | $52 | $57 |
| Connecticut | $51 | $58 |
| Ohio | $50 | $58 |
| Virginia | $49 | $56 |
| New York | $48 | $57 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $53 |
| Delaware | $43 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Maryland?
Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Therapists the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($47). For comparison, the Maryland average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $48 | $48 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $47 | $48 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- Annapolis, MD
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$83K-110K/year
approximately $40-53/hrDirector - Outpatient Physical Therapist
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Easton, MD
- 5x8 hrs
$90K-100K/year
approximately $43-49/hrOutpatient Physical Therapist
- Med Hires
- West Ocean City, MD
- 5x8 hrs
$90K-100K/year
approximately $43-49/hrOutpatient Physical Therapist
- Med Hires
- Berlin, MD
- 5x8 hrs
$90K-100K/year
approximately $43-49/hrOccupational Therapist
- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Gaithersburg, MD
- 5x8 hrs
$40-50/hour
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