How much does a traditional therapist make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $8,900 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $6,974
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $106,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $83,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $68,650 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $300 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor$267,500
- Specialist doctor$313,700
- Registered nurse$102,500
- Midwife$134,000
- Paramedical practitioners$135,900
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Dentist$185,300
- Pharmacist$140,900
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Maryland | $164,300 |
| District of Columbia | $152,000 |
| Georgia | $124,100 |
| Montana | $122,900 |
| Connecticut | $120,000 |
| Utah | $114,100 |
| Missouri | $110,700 |
| Alaska | $110,200 |
| New Jersey | $109,100 |
| Maine | $107,400 |
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| Hawaii | $105,800 |
| North Carolina | $105,600 |
| Massachusetts | $105,500 |
| Texas | $104,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,200 |
| Washington | $102,400 |
| New York | $102,300 |
| Ohio | $101,700 |
| Wyoming | $101,300 |
| North Dakota | $101,200 |
| Colorado | $99,600 |
| Wisconsin | $97,120 |
| Tennessee | $95,360 |
| Illinois | $95,080 |
| California | $94,960 |
| New Mexico | $94,660 |
| Michigan | $91,150 |
| Iowa | $89,480 |
| Arizona | $88,440 |
| Indiana | $87,860 |
| Virginia | $87,530 |
| Kentucky | $87,450 |
| Minnesota | $86,920 |
| Kansas | $86,550 |
| Nebraska | $86,260 |
| Nevada | $85,590 |
| Florida | $84,210 |
| South Dakota | $83,780 |
| Vermont | $83,740 |
| New Hampshire | $81,960 |
| Arkansas | $81,330 |
| Rhode Island | $81,280 |
| Oregon | $80,240 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $115,200 |
| Acupuncturist | $76,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a traditional therapist make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $8,900 a month, $106,800 a year.
How much does a traditional therapist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $59,550 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $187,900.
Which country pays a traditional therapist the most?
United States, with a median of $106,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a traditional therapist the most?
Maryland, with a median of $164,300 a year.
Does a traditional therapist make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $106,800 a year against $44,160 in Germany, 2.4 times more.
Who makes more, a traditional therapist or a doctor?
A doctor: $267,500 a year against $106,800 for a traditional therapist, 2.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate