Therapist Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Therapist Salary
$51.05/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in San Diego, CA is $51.05 per hour. This is 11% lower than the California average of $56.79.
Last updated on May 8, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$51.05/hour
San Diego, CA
3% higher than the US average.
$56.79/hour
California
13% higher than the US average.
$49.26/hour
United States
How Therapist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Therapist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
Los Angeles, California
$50/hour
This is 2% lower than the San Diego average of $51.05.
Fresno, California
$62/hour
This is 18% higher than the San Diego average of $51.05.
Tucson, Arizona
$42/hour
This is 21% lower than the San Diego average of $51.05.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in San Diego?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $85 | $85 |
Last updated on May 8, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Correctional Psychologist
- Otay Mesa Detention Center
- San Diego, CA
$85/hour
Correctional Psychologist
- Otay Mesa Detention Center
- San Diego, CA
$140K-170K/year
Occupational Therapist
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- San Diego, CA
- 3x8 hrs, Days
$112K-141K/year
approximately $108-136/hrPhysical Therapist
- Centra Healthcare QIA
- San Diego, CA
- 5x8 hrs
$112K-141K/year
approximately $54-68/hrCorrectional Mental Health
- Otay Mesa Detention Center
- San Diego, CA
$104K-122K/year
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