How much does a therapist make in Columbus?
$90,720a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $43.62 an hour or $7,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.62
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,980Median: $90,720Highest 10%: $171,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| 25th | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| Median | $90,720 | $43.62 | |
| 75th | $128,600 | $61.83 | |
| 90th | $171,400 | $82.41 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,690 |
| Cleveland, OH | $62,070 |
| Toledo, OH | $49,660 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $43.62 ($90,720 a year).
Do therapists make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $90,720 against $77,930 nationally, 16% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $70,700, so Columbus pays 28% more.
Where does Columbus rank for therapist pay?
13 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,400 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.