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Staff Therapist salary
Average staff therapist salary
$52,147
How much does a staff therapist make?
The average staff therapist salary in the United States is $52,147. Staff therapist salaries typically range between $35,000 and $77,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for staff therapists is $25.07 per hour.
Staff therapist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Staff therapists earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Staff Therapist earn more?
Staff Therapist salary estimates from across the web
Average staff therapist salary by state
Highest paying states for staff therapists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $68,772 | $33.06 |
| 2 | Washington | $62,844 | $30.21 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $61,813 | $29.72 |
| 4 | New York | $67,001 | $32.21 |
| 5 | Nevada | $59,772 | $28.74 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $54,526 | $26.21 |
| 7 | Indiana | $54,192 | $26.05 |
| 8 | Oregon | $60,738 | $29.20 |
| 9 | Idaho | $56,280 | $27.06 |
| 10 | Alaska | $70,298 | $33.80 |
| 11 | Michigan | $51,575 | $24.80 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $54,610 | $26.25 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $62,188 | $29.90 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $56,921 | $27.37 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $48,958 | $23.54 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $51,244 | $24.64 |
| 17 | Vermont | $53,121 | $25.54 |
| 18 | Montana | $50,736 | $24.39 |
| 19 | Texas | $49,067 | $23.59 |
| 20 | Maryland | $54,288 | $26.10 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $55,529 | $26.70 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $52,347 | $25.17 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $66,163 | $31.81 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $47,314 | $22.75 |
| 25 | Kansas | $47,695 | $22.93 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $48,204 | $23.18 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $51,278 | $24.65 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $50,433 | $24.25 |
| 29 | Virginia | $51,239 | $24.63 |
| 30 | Colorado | $50,451 | $24.26 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $45,626 | $21.94 |
| 32 | Missouri | $46,814 | $22.51 |
| 33 | Utah | $49,284 | $23.69 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $49,027 | $23.57 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $47,014 | $22.60 |
| 36 | Georgia | $46,607 | $22.41 |
| 37 | Delaware | $49,541 | $23.82 |
| 38 | Maine | $44,648 | $21.47 |
| 39 | Ohio | $45,573 | $21.91 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $47,040 | $22.62 |
| 41 | Illinois | $45,563 | $21.91 |
| 42 | Alabama | $44,734 | $21.51 |
| 43 | Iowa | $44,874 | $21.57 |
| 44 | Arizona | $47,619 | $22.89 |
| 45 | Florida | $47,656 | $22.91 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $45,038 | $21.65 |
| 47 | Rhode Island | $45,281 | $21.77 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $44,598 | $21.44 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $41,418 | $19.91 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $36,512 | $17.55 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $41,010 | $19.72 |
Highest paying cities for staff therapists
The highest-paying cities for staff therapists are Santa Barbara, CA, New York, NY, and Eugene, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Barbara, CA | $69,370 | $33.35 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $67,226 | $32.32 |
| 3 | Eugene, OR | $60,519 | $29.10 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $54,753 | $26.32 |
| 5 | West Lafayette, IN | $54,305 | $26.11 |
| 6 | Seguin, TX | $49,952 | $24.02 |
| 7 | Raleigh, NC | $47,532 | $22.85 |
| 8 | Saint Louis, MO | $47,027 | $22.61 |
| 9 | Canton, GA | $46,708 | $22.46 |
| 10 | Hoffman Estates, IL | $45,691 | $21.97 |
| 11 | Iowa City, IA | $44,889 | $21.58 |
Staff Therapist salary details
A staff therapist's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $77,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a staff therapist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| Average | $52,147 | $4,346 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Highest paying staff therapist jobs
The highest paying types of staff therapists are respiratory director, clinical coordinator of respiratory therapy, and respiratory supervisor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Practitioner | $55,702 | $4,642 | $26.78 | 99,895 |
| Respiratory Supervisor | $60,604 | $5,050 | $29.14 | 21,370 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $55,617 | $4,635 | $26.74 | 33,980 |
| Recreation Therapist | $55,992 | $4,666 | $26.92 | 54,263 |
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Which companies pay staff therapists the most?
Staff therapist salaries at Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average staff therapist salary at companies like WakeMed and Carnegie Mellon University are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University | $75,383 | $36.24 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | $68,380 | $32.88 |
| 3 | WakeMed | $66,303 | $31.88 |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University | $60,084 | $28.89 |
| 5 | Syracuse University | $58,482 | $28.12 |
| 6 | Haven Behavioral Healthcare | $56,293 | $27.06 |
| 7 | the Montrose Center | $55,788 | $26.82 |
| 8 | Aspire Health | $55,097 | $26.49 |
| 9 | FirstHealth of the Carolinas | $55,084 | $26.48 |
| 10 | GradyHealth | $53,571 | $25.76 |
| 11 | Goshen Valley | $53,419 | $25.68 |
| 12 | comhar | $53,279 | $25.61 |
| 13 | Juvenile Protective Association | $52,119 | $25.06 |
| 14 | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | $50,968 | $24.50 |
| 15 | University of Iowa Center for Advancement | $50,160 | $24.12 |
| 16 | University of Pennsylvania | $50,148 | $24.11 |
| 17 | Community Counseling Centers of Chicago | $49,433 | $23.77 |
| 18 | DePaul University | $35,778 | $17.20 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Staff Therapist salary trends
The average staff therapist salary has risen by $6,277 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average staff therapist earned $45,870 annually, but today, they earn $52,147 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for staff therapists over the last decade.
Compare staff therapist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average staff therapist salary over time
Compare staff therapist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Staff Therapist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,100 | $25.07 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $50,900 | $24.48 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $50,000 | $24.06 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $49,600 | $23.83 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $48,700 | $23.42 | +1.5% |
Recently added staff therapist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Valley Health System | Therapist-Staff | Utica, NY | 12/16/2024 | $64,697 |
| Youth Dynamics, Inc. | Lead Clinical Staff-Therapist-Candidates Welcomed | Pony, MT | 12/11/2024 | $58,279 |
| Advance Venture Partners | Staff Therapist, (W2) | Ione, CA | 12/11/2024 | $104,350 |
| The University of Alabama | Staff Therapist II | Tuscaloosa, AL | 12/10/2024 | $53,500 |
| Blackphd | Staff Therapist I-Two Positions | Syracuse, NY | 12/10/2024 | $65,000 |
| The Alliance for Community Wellness | Staff Therapist-Working Wellness | Hayward, CA | 12/05/2024 | $68,680 |
| University of North Georgia | Staff Therapist | Gainesville, FL | 11/26/2024 | $122,903 |
| Syracuse University | Staff Therapist I-Two Positions | Syracuse, NY | 11/19/2024 | $65,000 |
| University of The Pacific | Staff Therapist I | Stockton, CA | 10/24/2024 | $66,560 |
| Advance Venture Partners | Staff Therapist, (W2) | Ione, CA | 10/24/2024 | $104,350 |
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