How much does a therapist make in New Jersey?
$100,300a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in New Jersey. That is $48.20 an hour or $8,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.20
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 7,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,750Median: $100,300Highest 10%: $172,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,750 | $31.13 | |
| 25th | $78,080 | $37.54 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.20 | |
| 75th | $131,700 | $63.31 | |
| 90th | $172,200 | $82.80 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $108,700 |
| New York, NY | $96,820 |
| Trenton, NJ | $83,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,170 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $127,000 |
| 2. Illinois | $116,200 |
| 3. New Jersey | $100,300 |
| 4. Hawaii | $99,560 |
| 5. Washington | $98,550 |
| 6. South Carolina | $90,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $48.20 ($100,300 a year).
Do therapists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $100,300 against $77,930 nationally, 29% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for therapist pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 41 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays therapists the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $108,700 a year.
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.