How much does a therapist make in Dallas?
$75,120a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $36.12 an hour or $6,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.12
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,840Median: $75,120Highest 10%: $113,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $75,120 | $36.12 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.13 | |
| 90th | $113,900 | $54.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Austin, TX | $81,340 |
| San Antonio, TX | $80,410 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $75,870 |
| Houston, TX | $63,690 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $36.12 ($75,120 a year).
Do therapists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $75,120 against $77,930 nationally, 4% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $74,750, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for therapist pay?
33 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,900 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.