Mental Health Therapist Salary Guide: Tampa, FL

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Average Mental Health Therapist Salary

$41.37/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Therapist in Tampa, FL is $41.37 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Florida average of $48.25.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Therapist salaries in Tampa, FL compared to State and National Averages

$41.37/hour

Tampa, FL

26% lower than the US average.

$48.25/hour

Florida

8% lower than the US average.

$51.99/hour

United States

How Mental Health Therapist Salaries in Tampa Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$42/hour

This is 2% higher than the Tampa average of $41.37.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Mental Health Therapists?

Only Tampa, Florida reports pay data for Mental Health Therapists, averaging $41 per hour. Tampa, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Therapists is $41 per hour, roughly in line with Tampa, Florida.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tampa, Florida	$41	$49

What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Therapist jobs in Tampa?

Only Tampa General Hospital reports pay data for Mental Health Therapists, averaging $20 per hour. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Therapists is $41 per hour — Tampa General Hospital pays 52% less.