How much does a therapist make in Los Angeles?
$77,610a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.31 an hour or $6,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.31
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,050Median: $77,610Highest 10%: $223,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,050 | $30.79 | |
| 25th | $75,350 | $36.23 | |
| Median | $77,610 | $37.31 | |
| 75th | $96,120 | $46.21 | |
| 90th | $223,200 | $107.33 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| San Francisco, CA | $122,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,470 |
| San Jose, CA | $79,040 |
| Riverside, CA | $74,790 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.31 ($77,610 a year).
Do therapists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $77,610 against $77,930 nationally, 0% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $81,760, so Los Angeles pays 5% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for therapist pay?
27 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $223,200 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.