How much does a therapist make in Houston?
$63,690a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.62 an hour or $5,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.62
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,710Median: $63,690Highest 10%: $113,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,710 | $16.21 | |
| 25th | $33,710 | $16.21 | |
| Median | $63,690 | $30.62 | |
| 75th | $80,500 | $38.70 | |
| 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 |
| Dallas, TX | $75,120 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.62 ($63,690 a year).
Do therapists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $63,690 against $77,930 nationally, 18% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $74,750, so Houston pays 15% less.
Where does Houston rank for therapist pay?
49 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,710 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.