Average Therapist Salary

$56.07/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Santa Monica, CA is $56.07 per hour. This is 2% higher than the California average of $54.91.

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in Santa Monica, CA compared to State and National Averages

$56.07/hour

Santa Monica, CA

14% higher than the US average.

$54.91/hour

California

13% higher than the US average.

$47.99/hour

United States

How Therapist Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities

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Santa Clarita, California

$56/hour

This is 1% lower than the Santa Monica average of $56.07.

Hayward, California

--/hour

Marysville, California

$59/hour

This is 5% higher than the Santa Monica average of $56.07.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in Santa Monica?

Only Confluent Health reports pay data for Therapists, averaging $48 per hour. Confluent Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Santa Monica, CA average for Therapists is $56 per hour — Confluent Health pays 15% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Confluent Health$48$57

Last updated on September 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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