Mental Health Therapist Salary Guide: Oakland, CA
Average Mental Health Therapist Salary
$53.69/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Therapist in Oakland, CA is $53.69 per hour. This is 12% lower than the California average of $59.95.
Last updated on April 8, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Therapist salaries in Oakland, CA compared to State and National Averages
$53.69/hour
Oakland, CA
3% higher than the US average.
$59.95/hour
California
13% higher than the US average.
$51.99/hour
United States
How Mental Health Therapist Salaries in Oakland Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Therapist Salaries in Oakland Compare to Other Cities
Aurora, Colorado
$42/hour
This is 27% lower than the Oakland average of $53.69.
What cities in California pay the most for Mental Health Therapists?
Berkeley, California pays Mental Health Therapists the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Glendale, California ($62) and Los Angeles, California ($58). Berkeley, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Therapists is $54 per hour — Berkeley, California pays 25% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, California | $67 | $79 |
| Glendale, California | $62 | $72 |
| Los Angeles, California | $58 | $68 |
Last updated on April 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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