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Therapy Technician salary
Average therapy technician salary
$13.91
How much does a therapy technician make?
The average therapy technician salary in the United States is $28,943. Therapy technician salaries typically range between $22,000 and $37,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for therapy technicians is $13.91 per hour.
Therapy technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Therapy technicians earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can a Therapy Technician earn more?
Therapy Technician salary estimates from across the web
Average therapy technician salary by state
The highest-paying states for therapy technicians are Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. The lowest average therapy technician salary states are Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
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Highest paying states for therapy technicians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $30,860 | $14.84 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $30,330 | $14.58 |
| 3 | Arizona | $31,029 | $14.92 |
| 4 | Idaho | $33,126 | $15.93 |
| 5 | Indiana | $29,453 | $14.16 |
| 6 | Washington | $36,594 | $17.59 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $28,672 | $13.78 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $29,194 | $14.04 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $29,986 | $14.42 |
| 10 | Vermont | $29,215 | $14.05 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $29,336 | $14.10 |
| 12 | Alaska | $29,478 | $14.17 |
| 13 | Nevada | $30,520 | $14.67 |
| 14 | Montana | $29,952 | $14.40 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $27,083 | $13.02 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $29,192 | $14.03 |
| 17 | Oregon | $31,682 | $15.23 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $29,123 | $14.00 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $30,311 | $14.57 |
| 20 | Delaware | $28,383 | $13.65 |
| 21 | Utah | $29,664 | $14.26 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $29,257 | $14.07 |
| 23 | California | $31,147 | $14.97 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $27,421 | $13.18 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $28,249 | $13.58 |
| 26 | Kansas | $26,577 | $12.78 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $30,279 | $14.56 |
| 28 | Virginia | $28,739 | $13.82 |
| 29 | Ohio | $27,720 | $13.33 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $25,296 | $12.16 |
| 31 | Illinois | $27,367 | $13.16 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $25,125 | $12.08 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $26,382 | $12.68 |
| 34 | Maryland | $27,968 | $13.45 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $24,959 | $12.00 |
| 36 | Michigan | $25,710 | $12.36 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $24,539 | $11.80 |
| 38 | Colorado | $26,616 | $12.80 |
| 39 | Iowa | $23,780 | $11.43 |
| 40 | Alabama | $24,871 | $11.96 |
| 41 | Missouri | $23,865 | $11.47 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $23,684 | $11.39 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $27,755 | $13.34 |
| 44 | New York | $24,941 | $11.99 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $22,632 | $10.88 |
| 46 | New Jersey | $24,845 | $11.94 |
| 47 | Florida | $23,157 | $11.13 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $23,158 | $11.13 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $23,342 | $11.22 |
| 50 | Texas | $23,457 | $11.28 |
| 51 | Georgia | $22,391 | $10.76 |
Highest paying cities for therapy technicians
The highest-paying cities for therapy technicians are Seattle, WA, Reno, NV, and Bend, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $36,780 | $17.68 |
| 2 | Reno, NV | $31,548 | $15.17 |
| 3 | Bend, OR | $31,420 | $15.11 |
| 4 | Duluth, MN | $31,049 | $14.93 |
| 5 | New Haven, CT | $29,217 | $14.05 |
| 6 | Fredericksburg, VA | $29,141 | $14.01 |
| 7 | Hickory, NC | $27,424 | $13.18 |
| 8 | Thornton, CO | $26,624 | $12.80 |
| 9 | Elizabethtown, KY | $26,308 | $12.65 |
| 10 | Shreveport, LA | $25,864 | $12.43 |
| 11 | Huntsville, AL | $25,346 | $12.19 |
| 12 | Brick, NJ | $24,730 | $11.89 |
| 13 | Lubbock, TX | $24,239 | $11.65 |
| 14 | West Des Moines, IA | $23,625 | $11.36 |
| 15 | Jacksonville, FL | $23,353 | $11.23 |
| 16 | Conway, AR | $23,299 | $11.20 |
| 17 | Jackson, TN | $23,204 | $11.16 |
| 18 | Duluth, GA | $22,572 | $10.85 |
Therapy Technician salary details
A therapy technician's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a therapy technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| Average | $28,943 | $2,412 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying therapy technician jobs
The highest paying types of therapy technicians are physical therapist, cardiovascular technician, and oxygen equipment technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Aide | $28,284 | $2,357 | $13.60 | 42,701 |
| Exercise Physiologist | $49,399 | $4,117 | $23.75 | 38,633 |
| Physical Therapist | $73,070 | $6,089 | $35.13 | 86,697 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | $31,160 | $2,597 | $14.98 | 99,485 |
| Rehabilitation Technician | $29,533 | $2,461 | $14.20 | 31,196 |
| Cardiovascular Technician | $62,986 | $5,249 | $30.28 | 37,036 |
Top companies hiring therapy technicians now:
Which companies pay therapy technicians the most?
Therapy technician salaries at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average therapy technician salary at companies like Minnesota State Fair and Gilead Sciences are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | $58,915 | $28.32 |
| 2 | Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs | $40,658 | $19.55 |
| 3 | Minnesota State Fair | $37,516 | $18.04 |
| 4 | Gilead Sciences | $34,661 | $16.66 |
| 5 | St. Charles Health System | $33,385 | $16.05 |
| 6 | Mercy Corps | $33,306 | $16.01 |
| 7 | Encompass Health | $33,049 | $15.89 |
| 8 | Department of Public Social Services | $32,801 | $15.77 |
| 9 | Texas | $32,349 | $15.55 |
| 10 | UCHealth | $32,129 | $15.45 |
| 11 | Hackensack Meridian Health | $31,853 | $15.31 |
| 12 | UC Health | $31,654 | $15.22 |
| 13 | Erickson Senior Living | $31,487 | $15.14 |
| 14 | CoxHealth | $31,206 | $15.00 |
| 15 | Avera Health | $31,205 | $15.00 |
| 16 | Baptist Health Care | $31,070 | $14.94 |
| 17 | Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership | $30,992 | $14.90 |
| 18 | Baylor Scott & White Health | $30,954 | $14.88 |
| 19 | HealthTrust | $30,840 | $14.83 |
| 20 | Aegis Therapies | $30,757 | $14.79 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Therapy Technician salary trends
The average therapy technician salary has risen by $3,275 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average therapy technician earned $25,668 annually, but today, they earn $28,943 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for therapy technicians over the last decade.
Compare therapy technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average therapy technician salary over time
Compare therapy technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Therapy Technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,900 | $13.91 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $28,200 | $13.54 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | $28,400 | $13.63 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $27,900 | $13.41 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $27,600 | $13.25 | +2.6% |
Recently added therapy technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll College | Rehabilitation Therapy Tech/Aide | Helena, MT | 12/18/2024 | $27,131 |
| Boise State University | Therapy Technician | Boise, ID | 12/17/2024 | $70,248 |
| Encompass Health | Rehab Therapy Tech | Athens, GA | 12/15/2024 | $41,406 |
| The University of Chicago | Cell Therapy Technician | Chicago, IL | 12/15/2024 | $47,500 |
| Encompass Health Corp | Rehab Therapy Technician | Colorado Springs, CO | 12/14/2024 | $37,566 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives | Therapy Tech | College Station, TX | 12/14/2024 | $22,957 |
| Texas Health & Human Services Commission | Rehab. Therapy Tech. III-Employment Specialist | San Antonio, TX | 12/14/2024 | $36,571 |
| Houston Regenerative Therapy | Therapy Technician **Bilingual Vietnamese** at Houston Regenerative Therapy | Houston, TX | 12/11/2024 | $31,305 |
| Encompass Health Corp | Rehab Therapy Tech/Driver | Johnson City, TN | 12/10/2024 | $31,305 |
| Children With Opportunity | Pediatric Therapy Technician (PTT) | Noel, MO | 12/09/2024 | $29,218 |
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