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 15% lower than the California average of $58.62.
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.
$58.62/hour
California
15% higher than the US average.
$49.62/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
$58/hour
This is 12% higher than the San Diego average of $51.05.
Bakersfield, California
--/hour
Phoenix, Arizona
$39/hour
This is 31% lower than the San Diego average of $51.05.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in San Diego?
CoreCivic pays Therapists the most, averaging $85 per hour, followed by Select Medical ($56). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Therapists is $51 per hour — CoreCivic pays 67% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $85 | $85 |
| Select Medical | $56 | $56 |
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
Physical Therapist
- Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego
- San Diego, CA
$46-66/hour
Physical Therapist
- Select Physical Therapy
- San Diego, CA
$82K-100K/year
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