How much does a therapist make in Baltimore?
$46,540a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $22.38 an hour or $3,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.38
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,340Median: $46,540Highest 10%: $96,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 25th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| Median | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| 75th | $71,050 | $34.16 | |
| 90th | $96,680 | $46.48 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,170 |
| Washington, DC | $76,630 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $22.38 ($46,540 a year).
Do therapists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $46,540 against $77,930 nationally, 40% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $49,400, so Baltimore pays 6% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for therapist pay?
75 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,680 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.