How much does a therapist make in Denver?
$73,250a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $35.22 an hour or $6,104 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.22
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,160Median: $73,250Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| 25th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $73,250 | $35.22 | |
| 75th | $96,630 | $46.46 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.40 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $360,800 |
| Neurologist | $356,300 |
| Radiologist | $344,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $300,000 |
| Physician | $298,600 |
| Dermatologist | $273,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $263,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,600 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $35.22 ($73,250 a year).
Do therapists make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $73,250 against $77,930 nationally, 6% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $65,080, so Denver pays 13% more.
Where does Denver rank for therapist pay?
37 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 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.