Mental Health Therapist Salary Guide
Average Mental Health Therapist Salary
$41.62/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Therapist is $41.62 per hour. This is 16% lower than the therapy US average of $48.19.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Mental Health Therapist compared to Therapist National Averages
$41.62/hour
16% lower than the therapy US average.
$48.19/hour
United States
Where do Mental Health Therapists get paid the most?
Only Colorado reports pay data for Mental Health Therapists, averaging $45 per hour. Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the national average for Mental Health Therapists is $42 per hour — Colorado pays 8% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $45 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Therapist jobs?
Community Medical Centers pays Mental Health Therapists the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Tenet North Cal ($43) and Tenet Desert ($43). Community Medical Centers also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the national average for Mental Health Therapists is $42 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 74% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $72 | $79 |
| Tenet North Cal | $43 | $43 |
| Tenet Desert | $43 | $43 |
| Tenet Massachusetts | $34 | $47 |
| UCHealth (Colorado) | $31 | $42 |
| CoreCivic | $27 | $31 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $23 | $23 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $20 | $20 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Mental Health Therapist Jobs
Manager - Mental Health
- Community Behavioral Health Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$69-88/hour
Correctional Mental Health
- Appleton Detention Facility
- Appleton, MN
$145K-152K/year
Manager - Mental Health
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$58-74/hour
Correctional Mental Health
- California City Correctional Facility
- California City, CA
$130K/year
Correctional Mental Health
- Midwest Regional Reception Center
- Leavenworth, KS
$104K-110K/year
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