Average Therapist Salary

$54.90/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Washington is $54.90 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $53.98.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in Washington compared to National Averages

$54.90/hour

Washington

2% higher than the US average.

$53.98/hour

United States

What cities in Washington pay the most for Therapists?

Seattle, Washington pays Therapists the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Tacoma, Washington ($57). Seattle, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Washington average for Therapists is $55 per hour — Seattle, Washington pays 14% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Seattle, Washington$62$69
Tacoma, Washington$57$65
What type of Therapists make the most money in Washington?

Occupational Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Washington, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Physical Therapist ($58) and Physical Therapy Assistant ($35). Occupational Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Washington average for Therapists is $55 per hour — Occupational Therapist earns 12% more.

SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Occupational Therapist$62$65
Physical Therapist$58$65
Physical Therapy Assistant$35$35
How does the pay for Therapists in Washington compare to nearby states?

California pays Therapists the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Oregon ($57) and Idaho ($49). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the Washington average for Therapists is $55 per hour — California pays 14% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
California$63$75
Oregon$57$67
Idaho$49$65
South Dakota$48$55
Colorado$48$60
Utah$47$47
Montana$43$51
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Washington?

Scout Nurse Staffing pays Therapists the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Pennant Services ($50) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($49). Pennant Services has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Washington average for Therapists is $55 per hour — Scout Nurse Staffing pays 5% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Scout Nurse Staffing$58$58
Pennant Services$50$63
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$49$49

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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