How much does a therapist make in Austin?
$81,340a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $39.11 an hour or $6,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.11
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,350Median: $81,340Highest 10%: $129,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $62,040 | $29.83 | |
| Median | $81,340 | $39.11 | |
| 75th | $112,900 | $54.26 | |
| 90th | $129,400 | $62.22 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| San Antonio, TX | $80,410 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $75,870 |
| Dallas, TX | $75,120 |
| Houston, TX | $63,690 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $39.11 ($81,340 a year).
Do therapists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $81,340 against $77,930 nationally, 4% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $74,750, so Austin pays 9% more.
Where does Austin rank for therapist pay?
22 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.